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Phone Numbers & Address
If, after reading this Catalog, students have further
questions or specific inquiries about the programs of,
or admission to, The University of North Carolina at
Charlotte, they may look below to find the proper
office to contact. Correspondence may be addressed
to any of the offices by following this format:
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Attn: Department or College
9201 University City Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
INFORMATION
Campus Operator/Switchboard .......... 704-687-8622(UNCC)
Academic Affairs ............................................. 704-687-5717
Academic Services .......................................... 704-687-7227
Admissions
Undergraduate .......................................... 704-687-5507
Graduate ................................................... 704-687-5503
International .............................................. 704-687-5503
Summer School ......................................... 704-687-3058
Adult Students and Evening Services ............... 704-687-2596
Athletics .......................................................... 704-687-4937
Bookstore ........................................................ 704-687-7050
Center for Graduate Life ................................. 704-687-5661
Colleges
Arts + Architecture .................................... 704-687-4841
Business .................................................... 704-687-7577
Computing and Informatics ....................... 704-687-8450
Education .................................................. 704-687-8722
Engineering ............................................... 704-687-8244
Graduate School ....................................... 704-687-5503
Health and Human Services ...................... 704-687-8374
Liberal Arts & Sciences .............................. 704-687-0088
Continuing Education ...................................... 704-687-8900
Counseling Center ........................................... 704-687-0311
Dean of Students ............................................. 704-687-0345
Dining Services and Meal Plans ...................... 704-687-7337
Disability Services ........................................... 704-687-4355
Distance Education ......................................... 704-687-3008
Financial Aid ................................................... 704-687-5504
Graduate Center ............................................. 704-687-8763
Health Center .................................................. 704-687-7400
Housing and Residence Life ............................ 704-687-7501
ID Office ......................................................... 704-687-7337
International Programs .................................... 704-687-7755
Library ............................................................ 704-687-2030
Parking ............................................................ 704-687-0161
Recreational Services ...................................... 704-687-0430
Registrar .......................................................... 704-687-5505
Student Accounts ............................................ 704-687-5506
Student Activities/Student Union ..................... 704-687-7100
Transcripts ...................................................... 704-687-5505
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Campus Police -- Emergency ................ 704-687-2200 or 911
Non-Emergency Calls ............................ 704-687-8300
Inclement Weather Hotline ............................. 704-687-1900
Acknowledgements
This Catalog was prepared and published by the Office
of Academic Affairs in July2012. Its goal is to provide
a comprehensive, accurate, and useful catalog, which
fully describes the academic programs, policies,
regulations, and requirements of the University.
Although the publisher of this Catalog has made every
reasonable effort to attain factual accuracy herein, no
responsibility is assumed for editorial, clerical or
printing errors, or errors occasioned by mistakes. The
publisher has attempted to present information that, at
the time of preparation for printing, most accurately
describes the course offerings, faculty listings, policies,
procedures, regulations, and requirements of the
University. However, it does not establish contractual
relations. The University reserves the right to alter or
change any statement contained herein without prior
notice.
We request that omissions and inaccuracies be
brought to the attention of the Editor, as well as any
suggestions and comments on the presentation and
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Graduation Rate Disclosure Statement
Our data show that 58.5% of the full-time new
freshmen who entered UNC Charlotte in Fall 2005
have received a baccalaureate from this institution or
another UNC institution as of Fall 2011. In addition,
another 6.9% were enrolled at this or another UNC
institution in pursuit of their baccalaureate degree as of
Fall 2011. This information is provided pursuant to
requirements of the Student-Right-to-Know and
Campus Security Act of 1990.
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Graduate Catalog
2012-2013
Vol. IX
http://catalog.uncc.edu
THE UNIVERSITY OF
NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational opportunity and
does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, or disability. In keeping with this commitment,
UNC Charlotte actively seeks to promote diversity in its educational environment through its recruitment,
enrollment, and hiring practices.
UNC CHARLOTTE 􀂍􈴠 9201 UNIVERSITY CITY BOULEVARD 􀂍􈴠 CHARLOTTE, NC 28223
www.uncc.edu
Dear Students,
Welcome to UNC
Charlotte, North Carolina’s
urban research university.
Whatever degree you are
pursuing, UNC Charlotte is
committed to providing you
with the resources and
support necessary to
complete your educational
journey. The expertise of
our dedicated faculty,
support of our staff, and the
many resources and
services available will help
you meet your personal and
professional goals.
You are joining the Niner
Nation at an exciting time. The University enrolled more than
25,300 students this year, including more than 5,000 graduate
students. Further, UNC Charlotte recently surpassed yet
another marker of our maturation—there are now more than
100,000 living UNC Charlotte alumni, and there are almost as
many ways for them to stay connected to the University.
With the opening of UNC Charlotte Center City, UNC Charlotte
now has a visible presence in the heart of Uptown Charlotte.
The iconic, 11-story Center City building, located at Ninth and
Brevard streets, houses a number of our continuing education
and graduate programs. We also continue to prepare for the
2013 kickoff of the inaugural UNC Charlotte football season. I
hope to see you when the Charlotte 49ers take the field for the
first time at home against Campbell University on August 31,
2013.
Indeed, the University and the greater Charlotte region provide
a diverse and dynamic environment in which to study, live and
work. You won’t have to look far to find unique educational
and recreational opportunities. I encourage you to become
engaged in the life of the University by taking advantage of the
countless activities on and off campus, including special
interest student organizations, leadership and volunteer
opportunities, cultural events, and intramural sports and
athletics.
Thank you for making UNC Charlotte your university. Go
Niners!
Cordially,
Philip L. Dubois
Chancellor
We are pleased you have
chosen UNC Charlotte
for your graduate studies.
If this is your first year at
UNC Charlotte, welcome
to our great campus! If
you are returning, we are
pleased to welcome you
back.
Our University is
constantly changing, and
you are a part of that
change. The reputation
of any great school is
based in large part on the
success of its students,
and we are dedicated to
supporting yours. Our
distinguished graduate
faculty are here to provide you with a quality education that
will open doors for you. If we do our job right, your education
will be intellectually challenging. If you do your job right,
these years at UNC Charlotte will lay the groundwork for an
exciting and satisfying future. Remember that there is more to
graduate education than coursework and lab work. Be sure to
take advantage of the many opportunities our campus offers
from connecting with distinguished visiting scholars from
around the world to programs in leadership and professional
development offered through the Center for Graduate Life.
Our graduate programs continue to expand both in size and
number. As we continue to grow, we look forward to your
continuing to grow with us as a person, scholar, and future
alumnus/alumna.
I wish you great success in your studies.
Sincerely,
Joan F. Lorden
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
UNC Charlotte Graduate Catalog 􀁡􆄠 2012-2013
Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................. 5
Degree Programs ........................................................... 7
The University ............................................................. 11
The Graduate School ................................................... 18
University Regulation of Student Conduct ................... 30
Code of Student Academic Integrity ........................ 30
Code of Student Responsibility ................................ 31
Illegal Drugs and Alcohol Abuse ............................. 34
Smoking on University Property .............................. 36
Noble Niner Code .................................................. 37
Degree Requirements and Academic Regulations ........ 38
Registration ............................................................. 38
Course Descriptions ................................................ 44
Course Load ........................................................... 44
Classroom Attendance and Policies ......................... 44
Grading and Related Policies .................................. 45
Academic Standing ................................................. 47
Disciplinary Suspension .......................................... 50
Master’s Degree Requirements ................................ 50
Ph.D. Degree Requirements .................................... 52
Ed.D. Degree Requirements .................................... 54
Graduate Certificate Requirements .......................... 56
Academic Records and Transcripts .......................... 57
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act .............. 57
Financial Information .................................................. 59
College of Arts + Architecture ..................................... 70
Architecture ............................................................ 70
Music ..................................................................... 90
College of Business, Belk ............................................. 93
Accountancy .......................................................... 95
Business Administration .......................................... 98
Economics ............................................................ 116
Mathematical Finance ........................................... 121
Real Estate and Development ................................ 124
College of Computing and Informatics ...................... 129
Bioinformatics and Genomics ............................... 130
Computer Science ................................................ 141
Computing and Information Systems ..................... 152
Health Informatics ................................................ 167
Information Technology ........................................ 176
College of Education ................................................ 182
General Graduate Courses in Education ................ 184
Arts Education ...................................................... 187
Child and Family Studies: Early Education ............. 193
Counseling ........................................................... 198
Curriculum and Instruction ................................... 210
Curriculum and Supervision .................................. 217
Educational Leadership ......................................... 222
Elementary Education ........................................... 228
Foreign Language Education ................................. 238
Instructional Systems Technology.......................... 244
Middle Grades and Secondary Education .............. 249
Reading Education ................................................ 258
School Administration ........................................... 260
Special Education ................................................. 264
Teaching English as a Second Language ................ 279
College of Engineering, The William States Lee.......... 286
Civil and Environmental Engineering ..................... 287
Construction and Facilities Management ............... 295
Electrical Engineering ............................................ 299
Energy and Electromechanical Systems ................. 313
Engineering Management ...................................... 314
Fire Protection and Administration ........................ 318
Infrastructure and Environmental Systems ............. 323
Mechanical Engineering ....................................... 340
College of Health and Human Services ...................... 340
Clinical Exercise Physiology.................................. 341
Health Administration ........................................... 343
Health Services Research ...................................... 347
Nursing ................................................................ 353
Public Health ........................................................ 371
Social Work .......................................................... 376
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences ............................. 383
Africana Studies .................................................... 384
Anthropology ........................................................ 386
Biology ................................................................. 390
Chemistry ............................................................. 398
Cognitive Science ................................................. 403
Communication Studies ........................................ 406
Criminal Justice .................................................... 410
Earth Sciences ....................................................... 413
English .................................................................. 421
Ethics and Applied Philosophy .............................. 432
Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies .............. 436
Geography............................................................ 438
Gerontology ......................................................... 453
Health Psychology ................................................ 457
History ................................................................. 462
Latin American Studies ......................................... 466
Liberal Studies ...................................................... 469
Mathematics and Statistics .................................... 471
Nanoscale Science ............................................... 487
Optical Science and Engineering .......................... 491
Organizational Science ......................................... 499
Physics ................................................................. 503
Psychology ........................................................... 507
Public Administration ........................................... 516
Public Policy ........................................................ 527
Religious Studies ................................................... 537
Sociology ............................................................. 540
Spanish ................................................................. 544
The Graduate Center ................................................. 550
Adult & Community College Education (NCSU) .... 550
Student Resources and Services ................................. 552
Academic Services ................................................ 552
Auxiliary Services ................................................. 555
Dean of Students .................................................. 558
Educational Services ............................................. 559
Environmental Facilities and Services .................... 561
Health, Wellness, and Counseling Services ........... 561
Housing ................................................................ 562
International Programs .......................................... 563
Performing Arts ..................................................... 565
Research ............................................................... 566
Safety ................................................................... 570
Sports and Recreation ........................................... 571
Student Activities .................................................. 572
University Advancement ....................................... 574
Directory ................................................................... 576
Glossary .................................................................... 612
Index ......................................................................... 623
Campus Map ............................................................. 630
UNC Charlotte Graduate Catalog 􀁡􆄠 2012-2013
Academic Calendar
2012-2013
UNC Charlotte’s academic year is divided into three
terms: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
FALL 2012
Aug 15 Academic year begins
Aug 20 First day of instruction
Aug 25 First day for Saturday classes
Sep 1 No Saturday classes
Sep 3 HOLIDAY: Labor Day
Oct 8-9 Student recess
Nov 5 Registration for Spring 2013
begins
Nov 21-24 HOLIDAY: Thanksgiving
Dec 5 Last day of instruction
Dec 6 Reading day
Dec 7-14 Final examinations*
Dec 15 Fall Commencement
SPRING 2013
Jan 9 First day of instruction
Jan 12 First day for Saturday classes
Jan 21 HOLIDAY: M.L. King, Jr. Day
Mar 4-9 Spring Break
Mar 25 Registration for Summer 2013
and Fall 2013 begins
Mar 29-30 Spring Recess
Apr 27 Final examinations for Saturday
classes*
Apr 30 Last day of instruction
May 1 Reading day
May 2-9 Final examinations*
May 10 Ceremony Day
May 11 Spring Commencement
May 14 Academic year ends
SUMMER 2013
May 20 - Jun 26 First Summer Term
May 20 - Aug 10 Extended Summer Term
May 27 HOLIDAY: Memorial Day
Jun 27-28 No classes
Jul 1 - Aug 8 Second Summer Term
Jul 4 HOLIDAY: Independence Day
*Common Examinations held on the first day of
exams.
Please note: All dates are subject to change. A
complete list of dates and deadlines is available
online from the Office of the Registrar at
registrar.uncc.edu/calendar. Please check this site for
the most current information.
AUGUST 2012
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SEPTEMBER 2012
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OCTOBER 2012
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NOVEMBER 2012
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DECEMBER 2012
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JANUARY 2013
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FEBRUARY 2013
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MARCH 2013
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APRIL 2013
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MAY 2013
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JUNE 2013
S M T W Th F S
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Introduction 5
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Introduction
Reader’s Guide to the
Graduate Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Graduate
Catalog (hereby referred to as the “Catalog”) is
published annually every Spring for the following
academic year, which begins in the Fall. It is also
available online at catalog.uncc.edu.
This Catalog is divided into three sections. The first
section contains information about the academic
calendar, the graduate programs offered, admission to
The Graduate School, student conduct, degree
requirements and academic regulations, and financial
information, including tuition and fees and financial
aid.
The second (or curriculum) section describes the
University’s academic programs in detail. The section
is organized in alphabetical order by the six academic
colleges, followed by each individual program,
including related courses and their descriptions.
The third and final section contains information about
student life on campus, academic resources, and
student services, as well as a faculty directory and
glossary of higher education terminology. Rounding
out this section is an index which is helpful in locating
a topic quickly.
What’s New This Year
New graduate programs and catalog sections that
appear for the first time in this Catalog include:
• M.S. in Health Informatics
• M.S. in Real Estate
• M.A. in Counseling - Addiction Counseling
Specialization
• M.B.A. Concentration in Business Analytics
• Ed.D. in Adult and Community College Education
(in conjunction with North Carolina State
University)
• Fifth Year Program whereby students simultaneously
pursue baccalaureate and master’s degrees
• Glossary of higher education terminology
• Graduate Center section
• History of the University Seal
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Catalog Policies and
Disclaimers
The UNC Charlotte Graduate Catalog is not an
irrevocable contract. Regulations published in it are
subject to change by the University at any time
without notice. University regulations are policy
statements to guide students, faculty, and
administrative officers in achieving the goals of the
institution. Necessary interpretations of these policies
will be made by the appropriate authorities with the
interest of the students and the institution in mind.
Students are encouraged to consult an advisor if they
have questions about the application of any policy.
The University reserves the right to change any of the
rules and regulations of the University at any time,
including those relating to admission, instruction, and
graduation. The University also reserves the right to
withdraw curricula and specific courses, alter course
content, change the calendar, and to impose or
increase fees. All such changes are effective as proper
authorities determine and may apply not only to
prospective students, but also to those who are already
enrolled in the University.
The requirements specified in this Catalog apply to
students who commence their studies at the UNC
Charlotte during the 2012-2013 academic year and
who remain in continuous enrollment at the institution
until they graduate. If requirements are changed,
students may elect to comply with the new
requirements or to remain under the requirements by
which they are governed at the time of the change.
The choice to apply the new requirements must be
declared by students at least one semester prior to
graduation through their academic departments.
Students who change their major/minor are bound by
the requirements of their new major/minor that are in
effect the semester they officially begin studies in the
new program.
Students who are readmitted to the University are
bound by the program and degree requirements in
force at the time of readmission.
Exceptions to these policies may be necessitated by
changes in course offerings, degree programs, or by
action of authorities higher than the University. In that
event, every effort will be made to avoid penalizing
the student.
Student Responsibility
Each student is responsible for the proper completion
of his or her academic program, for familiarity with the
Catalog, for maintaining the grade point average
required, and for meeting all other degree
requirements. Students assume academic and
financial responsibility for the courses in which they
enroll and are relieved of these responsibilities only by
formally terminating enrollment. The advisor will
counsel, but the final responsibility remains that of the
student.
A student is required to have knowledge of and
observe all regulations pertaining to campus life and
student behavior. Students are encouraged to
familiarize themselves with academic terminology
located in the Glossary section of this Catalog.
Email is the official form of communication at the
University; each student is responsible for checking
their uncc.edu email regularly, as well as maintaining
communication with the University and keeping a
current address and telephone number on file with the
Office of the Registrar.
While associated with the University, each student is
expected to participate in campus and community life
in a manner that will reflect credibly upon the student
and the University. The University has enacted two
codes of student responsibility --The UNC Charlotte
Code of Student Academic Integrity and The UNC
Charlotte Code of Student Responsibility -- which are
summarized in this Catalog and available in full online
at legal.uncc.edu/chapter-400. As students willingly
accept the benefits of membership in the UNC
Charlotte academic community, they acquire
obligations to observe and uphold the principles and
standards that define the terms of UNC Charlotte
community cooperation and make those benefits
possible. This includes completion of institutional
surveys as requested by the University for program
assessment and improvement.
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Graduate Degree and
Non-Degree Programs
COLLEGE AND PROGRAM DEGREE
Certificate Master's Doctorate
College of Arts + Architecture
Architecture MArch
Art Education (interdisciplinary) Graduate
Dance Education (interdisciplinary) Graduate
Music - Violin Graduate
Music – Vocal Pedagogy Graduate
Theatre Education (interdisciplinary) Graduate
Urban Design MUD
Belk College of Business
Accountancy MACC
Business Administration MBA PhD
Economics MS
Mathematical Finance (interdisciplinary) MS
MBA Plus Post-Master’s
Organizational Science (interdisciplinary) PhD
Real Estate Graduate MSRE
College of Computing and Informatics
Advanced Databases and Knowledge Discovery Graduate
Bioinformatics MS
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology PhD
Bioinformatics Applications Graduate
Bioinformatics Technology Graduate
Computer Science MS
Computing and Information Systems PhD
Game Design and Development Graduate
Health Informatics (interdisciplinary) MS
Healthcare Information Technology (interdisciplinary) Graduate
Information Security and Privacy Graduate
Information Technology MS
Management of Information Technology Graduate
8 Degree Programs
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COLLEGE AND PROGRAM DEGREE
Certificate Master's Doctorate
College of Education
Art Education (interdisciplinary) Graduate
Child & Family Studies Graduate MEd
Counseling PhD
Counseling - Addiction Counseling MA
Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA
Counseling – School Counseling Post Master’s MA
Curriculum and Instruction (interdisciplinary) PhD
Curriculum and Supervision Post-Master’s MEd
Dance Education (interdisciplinary) Graduate
Educational Leadership EdD
Elementary Education Graduate MEd, MAT
Elementary School Mathematics Graduate
Foreign Language Education
French Graduate MAT
German Graduate MAT
Spanish Graduate MAT
Instructional Systems Technology Graduate MEd
Middle Grades Education
English/Language Arts Graduate MEd, MAT
Mathematics Graduate MEd, MAT
Science Graduate MEd, MAT
Social Studies Graduate MEd, MAT
Play Therapy Graduate
Reading, Language, and Literacy MEd
School Administration Post-Master’s MSAD
Secondary Education
Comprehensive Science Graduate MEd, MAT
English Graduate MA, MAT
Mathematics Graduate MA, MAT
Social Studies Graduate MEd, MAT
Special Education PhD
Academically Gifted Graduate MEd
Adapted Curriculum Graduate MEd, MAT
Autism Spectrum Disorders Graduate
General Curriculum Graduate MEd, MAT
Substance Abuse Counseling Graduate
Teaching English as a Second Language Graduate MEd, MAT
Theatre Education (interdisciplinary) Graduate
The William States Lee College of Engineering
Engineering, General MSE
Civil Engineering MSCE
Construction and Facilities Management MS
Electrical Engineering MSEE PhD
Engineering Management MS
Fire Protection and Administration M
Infrastructure and Environmental Systems (interdisciplinary) PhD
Mechanical Engineering MSME PhD
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COLLEGE AND PROGRAM DEGREE
Certificate Master's Doctorate
College of Health and Human Services
Clinical Exercise Physiology MS
Community Health Promotion Graduate
Health Administration MHA
Health Services Research (interdisciplinary) PhD
Health Informatics (interdisciplinary) MS
Healthcare Information Technology (interdisciplinary) Graduate
Public Health MSPH
Social Work MSW
School of Nursing
Nurse Anesthesia Across the Lifespan Post-Master’s MSN
Nursing – Advanced Clinical Nursing
Adult Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s MSN
Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing MSN
Nurse Practitioner Across the Lifespan Post-Master’s MSN
Nursing – Systems/Population Nursing
Nurse Administrator Graduate MSN
Nurse Educator Graduate MSN
Community/Public Health Nursing MSN
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Africana Studies Graduate
Anthropology MA
Arts Administration Graduate
Biology MA, MS PhD
Chemistry MS
Cognitive Science Graduate
Communication Studies Graduate MA
Criminal Justice MS
Earth Sciences MS
Emergency Management Graduate
English MA
English Education MA
Ethics & Applied Philosophy Graduate MA
Gender, Sexuality, & Women’s Studies Graduate
Geography MA PhD
Gerontology Graduate MA
Health Psychology (interdisciplinary) PhD
History MA
Infrastructure and Environmental Systems (interdisciplinary) PhD
Latin American Studies MA
Liberal Studies MA
Mathematical Finance (interdisciplinary) MS
Mathematics MS
Mathematics, Applied MS PhD
Mathematics Education MA
Nanoscale Science (interdisciplinary) PhD
Nonprofit Management Graduate
Optical Science & Engineering MS PhD
Organizational Science (interdisciplinary) PhD
Physics, Applied MS
Psychology-Clinical & Community MA
Psychology-Industrial & Organizational MA
10 Degree Programs
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COLLEGE AND PROGRAM DEGREE
Certificate Master's Doctorate
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (continued)
Public Administration MPAD
Public Budgeting and Finance Graduate
Public Policy PhD
Religious Studies MA
Sociology MA
Spanish MA
Technical/Professional Writing Graduate
Translating/Translation Studies (Spanish) Graduate
Urban Management and Policy Graduate
Graduate Center
Adult and Community College Education* EdD
*These degrees are not offered by UNC Charlotte. They are offered by other UNC system institutions. However,
classes are taught on the UNC Charlotte main campus by faculty from these institutions.
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The University
northcarolina.edu
uncc.edu
The University
of North Carolina
In North Carolina, all the public educational
institutions that grant baccalaureate degrees are part
of the University of North Carolina (UNC). The multi-campus
state university system encompasses 16 such
institutions, as well as the NC School of Science and
Mathematics, the nation’s first public residential high
school for gifted students. Chartered by the North
Carolina General Assembly in 1789, the University of
North Carolina was the first public university in the
United States to open its doors and the only one to
graduate students in the eighteenth century. The first
class was admitted in Chapel Hill in 1795. For the
next 136 years, the only campus of the University of
North Carolina was at Chapel Hill.
Additional institutions of higher education, diverse in
origin and purpose, began to win sponsorship from
the General Assembly beginning as early as 1877.
Five were historically black institutions, and another
was founded to educate American Indians. Some
began as high schools. Several were created to
prepare teachers for the public schools. Others had a
technological emphasis. One is a training school for
performing artists.
The 1931 session of the General Assembly redefined
the University of North Carolina to include three
state-supported institutions: the campus at Chapel
Hill (now the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill), North Carolina State College (now North
Carolina State University), and Woman's College
(now the University of North Carolina at Greensboro).
The new multi-campus University operated with one
board of trustees and one president. By 1969, three
additional campuses had joined the University
through legislative action: the University of North
Carolina at Charlotte, the University of North Carolina
at Asheville, and the University of North Carolina at
Wilmington.
In 1971, legislation was passed bringing into the
University of North Carolina the state's ten remaining
public senior institutions, each of which had until
then been legally separate: Appalachian State
University, East Carolina University, Elizabeth City
State University, Fayetteville State University, North
Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University,
North Carolina Central University, the North Carolina
School of the Arts (now the University of North
Carolina School of the Arts), Pembroke State
University (now the University of North Carolina at
Pembroke), Western Carolina University, and
Winston-Salem State University. In 1985, the NC
School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) was
declared an affiliated school of the University; in July
2007, NCSSM by legislative action became a
constituent institution of the University of North
Carolina. All the schools and universities welcome
students of both sexes and all races.
The UNC Board of Governors is the policy-making
body legally charged with "the general determination,
control, supervision, management, and governance of
all affairs of the constituent institutions." It elects the
president, who administers the University. The 32
voting members of the Board of Governors are elected
by the General Assembly for four-year terms. Former
board chairmen and board members who are former
governors of North Carolina may continue to serve for
limited periods as non-voting members emeriti. The
president of the UNC Association of Student
Governments or that student's designee is also a non-voting
member.
Each of the UNC campuses is headed by a chancellor
who is chosen by the Board of Governors on the
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president's nomination and is responsible to the
president. Each university has a board of trustees
consisting of eight members elected by the Board of
Governors, four appointed by the governor, and the
president of the student body, who serves ex officio.
(The UNC School of the Arts has two additional ex
officio members; and the NC School of Science and
Mathematics has a 27-member board as required by
law.) Each board of trustees holds extensive powers
over academic and other operations of its campus on
delegation from the Board of Governors.
In addition to its teaching role, the University of North
Carolina has a long-standing commitment to public
service. The UNC Center for Public Television, the
UNC Health Care System, the cooperative extension
and research services, nine area health education
centers, and myriad other University programs and
facilities reap social and economic benefits for the
state and its people.
The University of
North Carolina at
Charlotte
UNC Charlotte is one of a generation of universities
founded in metropolitan areas of the United States
immediately after World War II in response to rising
education demands generated by the war and its
technology.
To serve returning veterans, North Carolina opened
14 evening college centers in communities across the
state. The Charlotte Center opened Sept. 23, 1946,
offering evening classes to 278 freshmen and
sophomore students in the facilities of Charlotte’s
Central High School. After three years, the state
closed the centers, declaring that on-campus facilities
were sufficient to meet the needs of returning veterans
and recent high school graduates.
Charlotte’s education and business leaders, long
aware of the area’s unmet needs for higher education,
moved to have the Charlotte Center taken over by the
city school district and operated as Charlotte College,
offering the first two years of college courses. Later
the same leaders asked Charlotte voters to approve a
two-cent tax to support that college.
Charlotte College drew students from the city,
Mecklenburg County and from a dozen surrounding
counties. The two-cent tax was later extended to all
of Mecklenburg County. Ultimately financial support
for the college became a responsibility of the State of
North Carolina.
As soon as Charlotte College was firmly established,
efforts were launched to give it a campus of its own.
With the backing of Charlotte business leaders and
legislators from Mecklenburg and surrounding
counties, land was acquired on the northern fringe of
the city and bonds were passed to finance new
facilities. In 1961, Charlotte College moved its
growing student body into two new buildings on what
was to become a 1,000-acre campus 10 miles from
downtown Charlotte.
Three years later, the North Carolina legislature
approved bills making Charlotte College a four-year,
state-supported college. The next year, 1965, the
legislature approved bills creating the University of
North Carolina at Charlotte, the fourth campus of the
statewide university system. In 1969, the university
began offering programs leading to master’s degrees.
In 1992, it was authorized to offer programs leading
to doctoral degrees.
Today, with an enrollment ranking it fourth among the
17 schools in the UNC system, it is the largest public
university in the greater Charlotte metropolitan region.
A doctoral institution, UNC Charlotte serves the
region through applied research, knowledge transfer
and engaged community service.
More than 900 full-time teaching faculty comprise the
University’s academic departments, and the 2011 Fall
enrollment exceeded 25,000 students, including
almost 5,000 graduate students.
Mission Statement
Approved by the Board of Governors on November
20, 2009.
UNC Charlotte is North Carolina’s urban research
university. It leverages its location in the state’s largest
city to offer internationally competitive programs of
research and creative activity, exemplary
undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs,
and a focused set of community engagement
initiatives. UNC Charlotte maintains a particular
commitment to addressing the cultural, economic,
educational, environmental, health, and social needs
of the greater Charlotte region.
In fulfilling this mission, we value:
• Accessible and affordable quality education that
equips students with intellectual and professional
skills, ethical principles, and an international
perspective.
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• A strong foundation in liberal arts and
opportunities for experiential education to
enhance students’ personal and professional
growth.
• A robust intellectual environment that values
social and cultural diversity, free expression,
collegiality, integrity, and mutual respect.
• A safe, diverse, team-oriented, ethically
responsible, and respectful workplace
environment that develops the professional
capacities of our faculty and staff.
To achieve a leadership position in higher education,
we will:
• Implement our Academic Plan and related
administrative plans.
• Rigorously assess our progress using benchmarks
appropriate to the goals articulated by our
programs and in our plans.
• Serve as faithful stewards of the public and
private resources entrusted to us and provide
effective and efficient administrative services that
exceed the expectations of our diverse
constituencies.
• Create meaningful collaborations among
university, business, and community leaders to
address issues and opportunities of the region.
• Develop an infrastructure that makes learning
accessible to those on campus and in our
community and supports the scholarly activities
of the faculty.
• Pursue opportunities to enhance personal
wellness through artistic, athletic, or recreational
activities.
• Operate an attractive, environmentally
responsible and sustainable campus integrated
with the retail and residential neighborhoods that
surround us.
The Colleges
UNC Charlotte’s largest academic units are its
colleges. Each consists of smaller units called
schools, departments, or programs.
College of Arts + Architecture
The College of Arts + Architecture combines the
Departments of Architecture, Art and Art History,
Dance, Music, and Theatre disciplines to collaborate,
expand programs, reach new audiences, research and
develop a new generation of leaders.
Belk College of Business
The College of Business offers outstanding business
education programs in a variety of disciplines in
Charlotte, one of the country's fastest-growing cities
and one of the most exciting financial services centers
in the world. The Belk College is one of the largest
business programs in the Carolinas.
College of Computing and Informatics
The College of Computing and Informatics is a
recognized leader for competitive, innovative and
market-responsive computing and informatics
education. They develop focused, trend-setting
research excellence with national and international
recognition, and are recognized as the leader and go-to
place for partnerships and collaborations.
College of Education
The College of Education offers undergraduate
programs in Child and Family Development,
Elementary, Middle Grades, Special Education, and
Secondary Education with a variety of concentrations
available. Students prepare for the challenging,
meaningful, and rewarding careers of teaching,
counseling, and educational leadership.
The William States Lee College of
Engineering
The College of Engineering is a community of
students, faculty, and industry partners who study,
design, research and build together. From the
bachelor's to the doctoral level, College of
Engineering students participate in experiential,
hands-on projects while learning to visualize, design,
create, build and apply.
College of Health and Human Services
The College of Health and Human Services is
comprised of the Departments of Kinesiology, Public
Health Sciences, and Social Work, and the School of
Nursing, with a focus on achieving excellence in
teaching, research and service. The college offers
graduate and undergraduate degrees and certificate
programs.
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is the oldest
and largest college within the University. It serves
half the undergraduate majors with a host of programs
in the humanities, physical sciences, and social
sciences. It is an academic community engaged in
advancing the discovery, dissemination and
application of knowledge in the traditional areas of
liberal arts and sciences and in emerging areas of
study. As a community focused on learning and
teaching, the college is guided by a commitment to
humanistic values and ethical conduct, by a creative
and entrepreneurial frame of mind, and by an
awareness of the global context in which the
University exists.
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University Structure
UNC Charlotte is organized into four administrative
divisions: Academic Affairs, Business Affairs, Student
Affairs, and University Advancement. These
divisions, as well as Athletics, Legal Affairs, and
Internal Audit, all report to the Chancellor.
Academic Affairs
The Division of Academic Affairs includes Academic
Services; Enrollment Management; Information and
Technology Services; International Programs; Library;
Metropolitan Studies and Extended Academic
Programs; Research and Economic Development; The
Graduate School; University College; and seven
discipline-based colleges: the Colleges of Arts +
Architecture, Business, Computing and Informatics,
Education, Engineering, Health and Human Services,
and Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Business Affairs
The Division of Business Affairs includes Business
Services; Environmental Health and Safety Office,
Facilities Management; Financial Services; Human
Resources; Policy and Public Safety; Risk
Management, Safety, and Security; and Systems
Development.
Student Affairs
The Division of Student Affairs includes departments
and services which assist students through every
aspect of their education, as well as providing social
opportunities. Included are offices and services such
as the Counseling Center, Dean of Students, Housing
and Residence Life, Recreational Services, Student
Activities, Student Health Center, and the Student
Union.
University Advancement
The Division of University Advancement includes
Broadcast Communications, Public Relations, and
Marketing, which serve as UNC Charlotte's primary
contact with members of the news media and external
audiences. They are responsible for communicating
information that promotes the people, programs,
news, and events of UNC Charlotte. Marketing is also
responsible for implementing an integrated
communications and marketing plan for the
University, including the University website.
Additionally, this division includes the Offices of
Alumni Affairs, Community Affairs, Constituent
Relations, and University Development.
Equal Opportunity
and Affirmative
Action
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
recognizes a moral, economic, and legal
responsibility to ensure equal employment
opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color,
religion, gender (except when gender is a bona fide
occupational qualification), sexual orientation, age,
national origin, physical or mental disability (except
when making accommodations for physical or mental
disabilities would impose undue hardship on the
conduct of University business), or veteran status.
This policy is a fundamental necessity for the
continued growth and development of this University.
Nondiscriminatory consideration shall be afforded
applicants and employees in all employment actions
including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion,
placement, transfer, layoff, leave of absence, and
termination. All personnel actions pertaining to either
academic or nonacademic positions to include such
matters as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs,
return from layoffs, University-sponsored training,
education, tuition assistance, and social and
recreational programs shall be administered according
to the same principles of equal opportunity.
Promotion and advancement decisions shall be made
in accordance with the principles of equal
opportunity, and the University shall, as a general
policy, attempt to fill existing position vacancies from
qualified persons already employed by the University.
Outside applicants may be considered concurrently at
the discretion of the selecting official. The University
has established reporting and monitoring systems to
ensure adherence to this policy of nondiscrimination.
Affirmative Action
Our philosophy concerning equal employment
opportunity is affirmed and promoted in the
University's Affirmative Action Plan. To facilitate
UNC Charlotte's affirmative action efforts on behalf of
disabled workers, veterans (including veterans of the
Vietnam Era), individuals who qualify and wish to
benefit from the Affirmative Action Plan are invited
and encouraged to identify themselves. This
information is provided voluntarily, and refusal of
employees to identify themselves as veterans or
disabled persons will not subject them to discharge or
disciplinary action. Unless otherwise required by
law, the information obtained will be kept
confidential in the manner required by law, except
that supervisors and managers may be informed about
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restrictions on the work or duties of disabled persons
and about necessary accommodations.
Discriminatory Personal Conduct
The University seeks to promote a fair, humane, and
respectful environment for its faculty, staff, and
students. To that end, University policy explicitly
prohibits sexual harassment, racial harassment, and
all other personal conduct which inappropriately
asserts that sex, race, color, ethnicity, sexual
orientation, religion, veteran status, disability, age, or
ancestry are relevant to consideration of individual
worth or individual performance. The same policies
provide procedures for the informal or formal
resolution of instances where such behavior is
suspected or alleged. The policies have received
wide distribution and are available for inspection in
all administrative offices on campus as well as online
at legal.uncc.edu/chapter-500.
Accreditation
UNC Charlotte is accredited by the Commission on
Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools to award baccalaureate, master’s, and
doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on
Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia
30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about
the accreditation of UNC Charlotte. The following
questions, comments, and complaints should be
directed to the Commission on Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools:
1) to learn about the accreditation status of the
institution
2) to file a third-party comment at the time of the
institution’s decennial review
3) to file a complaint against the institution for
alleged non-compliance with a standard or
requirement
Other inquiries about the institution such as
admission requirements, financial aid, educational
programs, etc., should be addressed directly to the
institution and not to the Commission’s office.
Graduate School
The University is a member of the Council of
Graduate Schools, the Conference of Southern
Graduate Schools, and The North Carolina
Conference of Graduate Schools.
College of Arts + Architecture
The Bachelor of Architecture and Master of
Architecture are accredited professional degree
programs as recognized by the National Architectural
Accrediting Board (NAAB).
College of Business
The programs in business and accounting are
accredited by AACSB International - The Association
to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
College of Education
The University’s professional education programs for
BK-12 teachers, counselors, and administrators are
approved by the North Carolina Department of Public
Instruction (NCDPI) and accredited by the National
Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE).
Counseling programs in Counselor Education are
accredited by the Council for Accreditation of
Counseling and Related Educational Programs
(CACREP).
College of Engineering
The civil, computer, electrical, and mechanical
engineering programs are accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET; and
the civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering
technology programs are accredited by the
Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET,
www.abet.org.
College of Health and Human Services
The baccalaureate and master’s programs in the
School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission
on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle,
NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, 202-887-
6791. The BSN program is approved by the North
Carolina Board of Nursing. The Nursing Anesthesia
program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation
of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs (COA).
The Bachelor of Athletic Training program is
accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of
Athletic Training Education (CAATE) through October
2018. Both the Bachelor of Science in Exercise
Science program and the Master of Science in Clinical
Exercise Physiology are accredited by the Commission
on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP) through January 2014.
The Master of Health Administration program is
accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of
Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). The
Public Health Programs (BSPH and MSPH) in the
Department of Public Health Sciences are accredited
by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
through June 2014.
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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
The Department of Chemistry is on the approval list of
the American Chemical Society.
The Public Relations program within the Department
of Communication Studies is certified by the Public
Relations Society of America (PRSA).
The Master of Public Administration program is
accredited by the National Association of Schools of
Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).
The Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social
Work programs are accredited by the Council on
Social Work Education (CSWE).
The Campus
Main Campus
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the
largest institution of higher education in the Charlotte
region and is a genuine urban university. The main
campus is in University City, one of the fastest
growing areas of the Charlotte region, located off WT
Harris Boulevard on NC 49 near its intersection with
US 29, and only eight miles from the interchange of
Interstates 85 and 77. Campus facilities are
comprised of contemporary buildings, including many
constructed in the past ten years and more on the
way. In addition to classrooms and well-equipped
laboratories, the University offers arts and athletic
facilities, dining facilities, and residence
accommodations. The campus is designed for the
pedestrian, and facilities are generally accessible to
students with disabilities.
Center City
The University also has a substantial presence in
Charlotte Center City, as it offers select upper-division
undergraduate and graduate courses and a variety of
continuing personal and professional development
programs at its UNC Charlotte Uptown location.
Classes are scheduled for the convenience of persons
employed in or living near the central business core of
the city.
Students in UNC Charlotte’s MBA program, other
graduate programs, and continuing education
programs attend classes in the Center City Building in
Uptown Charlotte at the corner of Brevard and Ninth
streets. The facility has 143,000 total square feet for
offices and academic programs in graduate,
professional, and continuing education.
The 49ers
The nickname, the 49ers, was chosen in recognition
of the importance of the year 1949 in the history of
the University. UNC Charlotte, which began as an
off-campus center of the University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill, would have died in 1949 had Bonnie
Cone and her supporters not convinced the N.C.
Legislature that Charlotte needed a permanent
college. Charlotte College was established that year.
Additionally, the campus is located on N.C. Highway
49, and Charlotte has a rich gold mining history -- the
term "49ers" symbolizes gold mining. A bronze statue
of the 49ers Gold Miner sits in front of the Reese
Administration building on campus. The statue
recalls the region's history as a gold mining center
and symbolizes the pioneering spirit and
determination that has led to UNC Charlotte's
dramatic growth.
University Logo
UNC Charlotte's logo has become one of the
Charlotte region's most distinctive insignia. The logo
is suggestive of a "crown,"
reminiscent of Queen Charlotte
of England, for whom the city of
Charlotte is named. The crown
emphasizes UNC Charlotte’s
relationship with the Queen City,
alludes to academics with shapes that resemble an
open book, and exudes excellence with a torch-like
shape at the top, which can also be interpreted as the
top of a graduation cap.
University Seal
UNC Charlotte became the fourth campus of the
University of North Carolina in July of 1965. In the
fall of 1965, the new UNC Charlotte seal was chosen
by a committee of students (the three upper-class
presidents), three faculty members, and the school
publicity director, who served as
chair. Final approval was given
by Acting Chancellor Bonnie
Cone.
UNC Charlotte seal’s elements
are: the modern arches (the
tulip design from the canopy of
the Kennedy Building) at the top to
symbolize that this is a twentieth century university;
two Cs in the middle to represent Charlotte College,
from which the new campus sprang; and the pine
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cone at the bottom for the Old North State [land of
the longleaf pine]. The date on the seal is 1946, the
year in which the institution began as the Charlotte
Center of the University of North Carolina.
Alma Mater
UNC Charlotte's Alma Mater has deep roots in the
institution's history. It was part of an "Academic
Festival March" composed for UNC Charlotte by
James Helme Sutcliffe, a Charlotte composer and
music critic who lived in Germany at the time. Dr.
Loy Witherspoon, professor of religious studies,
commissioned the March in 1965 when he learned
that Charlotte College would become a campus of
The University of North Carolina. The March was first
performed in 1967 at the installation of Dean W.
Colvard as UNC Charlotte's first chancellor.
Afterwards, it was performed as a recessional at every
Commencement during Dean W. Colvard's tenure as
chancellor. When UNC Charlotte founder Bonnie
Cone heard the March, she said, "I can hear an alma
mater in it," referring to a hymn-like refrain. Dr.
Robert Rieke, a professor of history, also heard an
alma mater in it.
On a 1990 trip to Germany, Rieke visited Sutcliffe,
picked up a recording of the March, and began
writing words to fit the final refrain. On Christmas Eve
1991, he sent Bonnie Cone the words and music as a
Christmas present to her and to the University, from
which he had retired a year earlier. Chancellor James
H. Woodward approved the composition as the
University's Alma Mater in April 1992. It was sung
for the first time at the following May Commencement
and has been performed at every Commencement
since.
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The Graduate School
graduateschool.uncc.edu
Associate Provost for Graduate Programs
and Dean of the Graduate School: Dr. Thomas L. Reynolds
Senior Associate Dean of the Graduate School: Dr. Susan M. Sell
Associate Dean of the Graduate School: Ms. Johnna W. Watson
Assistant Dean of the Graduate School: Dr. Katherine Hall-Hertel
Director of the Graduate Center: Mr. Joshua Hertel
Dean, College of Arts + Architecture: Mr. Kenneth A. Lambla
Dean, Belk College of Business: Dr. Steven Ott
Dean, College of Computing and Informatics: Dr. Yi Deng
Dean, College of Education: Dr. Mary Lynne Calhoun
Dean, The William States Lee College of Engineering:
Dr. Robert E. Johnson
Dean, College of Health and Human Services:
Dr. Nancy Fey-Yensan
Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences: Dr. Nancy A. Gutierrez
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte was
established in 1965 by the North Carolina General
Assembly, which transformed Charlotte College, with
beginnings in 1946, into a campus of The University
of North Carolina. The Graduate School was
established in 1985 with the appointment of the first
Dean of the Graduate School, although graduate
degree programs had been offered since 1969.
Today, more than 800 members of the Graduate
Faculty and approximately 5,000 graduate students
participate in a broad array of graduate programs at
the master's and doctoral levels and in graduate
certificate programs.
The executive and administrative affairs of the
Graduate School are carried out by the Associate
Provost for Graduate Programs and Dean of the
Graduate School, who acts in cooperation with the
deans of the seven disciplinary colleges of Arts +
Architecture, Business, Computing & Informatics,
Education, Engineering, Health & Human Services,
and Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Graduate Student Core Competencies
Unlike undergraduate education, graduate education
is intended to develop independent, specialized skills
and knowledge in a particular academic discipline.
Graduate students completing a master’s or doctoral
degree should be able to claim competency in a range
of skills, in addition to expertise in their academic
discipline. The following “core competencies” are
intended to reflect the broad range of skills a graduate
student at UNC Charlotte could expect to develop,
depending on their specific program of study. The
ways in which these competencies are taught or
interpreted will vary by program and will reflect the
expectations of the specific degree program in which
the student is enrolled.
1) Communication: Graduate students at UNC
Charlotte will further communication skills
needed in order to effectively and persuasively
write and speak in a variety of media and forums.
This includes the preparation of scholarly and
peer reviewed publications and grants, public
speaking skills, facilitating group discussions, and
facilitating positive interpersonal relationships
through communication.
2) Leadership: Leadership skills are invaluable in
academia and beyond. UNC Charlotte students
will have wide ranging opportunities to develop
the skills necessary in order to motivate, inspire,
and manage others. The Graduate School will
support the development of ethical, competent
leaders in academia and practice, ensuring
success in a variety of contexts. Mentorship,
effective decision-making, problem solving and
change management skills will be cultivated
through graduate studies at UNC Charlotte.
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3) Teaching and Instruction: Students who pursue
careers in academia will be prepared to
effectively teach in all types of settings, creating
engaging learning environments. They will have
an understanding of the challenges presented in
inclusive classrooms, and they will master the
skills needed to create dynamic learning in any
environment. UNC Charlotte graduates seeking
academic careers will be competent with the
most current teaching methods and technologies,
enabling them to stimulate critical, innovative,
and interdisciplinary learning in others.
4) Personal and Professional Responsibility: The
Graduate School not only values and emphasizes
the importance of academic rigor and progress,
but also the holistic development of students.
Graduate students at UNC Charlotte will be
committed to lifelong learning and remain active
in the search for knowledge. Additionally, they
will exhibit fair and ethical conduct both
personally and professionally, and engage in
opportunities to expand their understanding and
appreciation for all forms of diversity.
5) Research and Scholarly Inquiry: Graduate
Students at UNC Charlotte will gain the technical
research and scholarship skills needed for success
in their chosen academic program, while
maintaining a fierce commitment to ethical
practices. These skills will reflect the commitment
to diverse ideas, academic collegiality, and to
continued student learning—concepts inherent in
an interdisciplinary environment.
Graduate Council
The Graduate Council, whose voting members are
elected by the Graduate Faculty, reviews, develops,
and makes recommendations concerning Graduate
School policy. All curricular proposals and all criteria
for membership on the Graduate Faculty come before
the Graduate Council. In addition, the Graduate
Council serves in an advisory capacity to the Dean of
the Graduate School.
Graduate Faculty
In accordance with criteria developed by each
graduate program or unit and approved by the
Graduate Council, the Dean of the Graduate School
appoints members of the Graduate Faculty for
renewable terms. Members of the Graduate Faculty
offer courses and seminars, mentor graduate students,
and supervise research at an advanced level of
scholarship.
Graduate Program Directors
Each graduate program, and in some cases certain
program areas within a discipline, has a Graduate
Program Director. This individual is a member of the
Graduate Faculty and is responsible for coordinating
various functions of the departmental graduate
program. Directors assist students with understanding
program requirements (along with the student’s
specific advisor) and can answer program specific
questions such as transfer credit, prerequisites,
program specific admission requirements, etc.
Graduate Programs
Doctoral and Master’s Degree Programs
UNC Charlotte offers 19 doctoral and 64 master’s
degree programs. To be admitted to a degree
program, an applicant must meet all the requirements
for admission, be recommended for admission by the
program in which he/she proposes to study and
receive final approval for admission by the Graduate
School. Acceptance into one graduate program does
not guarantee acceptance into any other program.
See the “Graduate Degree and Non-Degree
Programs” section of this Catalog for a list of available
programs.
Graduate Certificate Programs
Graduate certificate programs are mechanisms for
students who wish to complete a coherent graduate
program in a defined area. Students are admitted to a
specific graduate certificate program and are advised
by faculty in the unit offering the graduate certificate.
Since the graduate certificate is not a degree, students
may apply the credits earned in the certificate
program toward a single degree that they pursue
either concomitant with pursuing a graduate
certificate or after the certificate has been awarded.
[Please note: time to degree limits do apply.]
Post-Baccalaureate (Non-Degree) Program
Applicants seeking to take courses beyond the
baccalaureate degree for license renewal, for transfer
to another institution, as prerequisites for admission to
a graduate degree program or for personal satisfaction
may be admitted as post-baccalaureate/non-degree
students. A post-baccalaureate student who is
subsequently admitted to a graduate degree or
certificate program may, with the recommendation of
his/her advisor and the approval of the Graduate
School, apply a maximum of six graduate credit hours
acceptably completed in the post-baccalaureate status
toward a degree.
Readmission – All Students
Post-baccalaureate/non-degree, graduate certificate,
and degree-seeking students whose enrollment is
interrupted will remain eligible to register for one
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calendar year without having to reapply for admission
to the University if they are in good standing and have
not exceeded the four, six or eight-year limit for their
academic program of study. After an absence of more
than 12 months, the student’s matriculation will be
closed and the student must apply for readmission;
acceptance is subject to department, program, and
Graduate School approval. Students whose
enrollment is suspended or terminated for academic
reasons should consult the description of the
procedures outlined in the “Academic Standing”
section of the Catalog. Students whose enrollment is
suspended or terminated for disciplinary reasons must
apply through the Admissions Review Committee; see
the UNC Charlotte Code of Student Responsibility
within this Catalog.
Early-Entry to Graduate Programs
See “Registration” under the Degree Requirements
and Academic Regulations section of this Catalog for
details.
Fifth Year Program
See “Registration” under the Degree Requirements
and Academic Regulations section of this Catalog for
details.
Dual Undergraduate and Graduate
Registration
See “Registration” under the Degree Requirements
and Academic Regulations section of this Catalog for
details.
Graduate Student Life
Center for Graduate Life
The Center for Graduate Life (CGL) is the hub of
graduate student life on campus. Located in the Cone
University Center, the CGL offers lounge space
dedicated to graduate students, a state-of-the-art class
room facility available for workshops and classes
relevant to graduate students and administrative
offices that serve graduate students. The Graduate
School’s professional development offerings, teaching
assistance, advocacy and other services are housed in
the CGL. Doctoral students will find many services
tailored to their needs, such as career advising, CV
reviews, and opportunities for interdisciplinary
collaboration. Post doctoral researchers are invited to
use the Center and to attend events, such as the
monthly ethics coffees.
New Graduate Student Orientation
The Graduate School conducts several University-wide
orientation programs for new graduate and post-baccalaureate
students during the course of the year.
Information about the dates and times of these
programs can be found online at
graduateschool.uncc.edu/future-students/orientation.
Information on the Fall semester programs is also sent,
beginning in July, directly to new students admitted
for the Fall semester. All Graduate Teaching
Assistants are required to attend a specific orientation
program prior to the Fall semester as part of their
assistantship contract.
The orientation programs offer information about
various University programs and services for graduate
students; provide publications, including resources
available to support graduate students academically
and socially; various content workshops on issues
relevant to graduate education and graduate student
life; and provide opportunities for students to ask
specific questions.
Many of the individual graduate programs conduct
discipline-specific orientation programs for their new
graduate students. Degree students should contact
their major department for information on programs
that may be available. In addition, the International
Student/Scholar Office (ISSO) conducts orientation
sessions specifically designed for international
graduate students.
Student Involvement
Students at UNC Charlotte are encouraged to
participate in co-curricular activities. UNC Charlotte
acknowledges that graduate students have many,
many priorities in their lives. However, as with so
many other aspects of one’s life, active involvement
enhances the experience and helps individuals
develop skills needed for professional success.
Graduate students are encouraged to participate in
student leadership at some point during their
academic career. In particular, graduate students may
hone skills that will be useful in a variety of academic
and industry professions. An active student body
contributes to the vibrant community of graduate
students and scholars at UNC Charlotte, making
graduate education more relevant to students across
disciplines.
Graduate and Professional Student
Government
The Graduate and Professional Student Government
(GPSG) is the governing and primary organization for
graduate students to present their needs to the
University. The purpose of the Graduate and
Professional Student Government (GPSG), according
to the by-laws, is to serve as an appropriate voice on
campus for graduate students, to meet the various
needs of graduate students, and to establish a liaison
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between graduate faculty, graduate students, and the
University. All graduate students are members of the
GPSG.
In the spring of 1998, the Graduate Student
Association successfully petitioned the student body
through a referendum on the spring student body
elections. The results of this referendum provided a
significant change in the student body constitution
and provided for the Graduate and Professional
Student Government to become a separate governing
body and representative organization for graduate
students. In outlining the reasons for this separation,
the GPSG cited the need for a GPSG office and the
graduate student share of student activity fees to
support: departmental graduate student associations,
graduate student travel to read papers and present
research at academic conferences, and developing a
Graduate Student Research Fair.
During the 1998-1999 academic year, GPSG began
functioning as its own governing body. In the 1999-
2000 academic year, the recognition of current (and
new) graduate student organizations and the funding
of these groups, including the GPSG, became the
responsibility of the Graduate and Professional
Student Government. Since the inception of the
GPSG in its current structure, the availability of
student activity fees to graduate students directly have
increased dramatically. With this new governing
structure, the GPSG has been very successful in
advocating for and supporting graduate student needs.
An annual Research Fair competition was begun in
the spring of 2001 to showcase and reward
excellence in graduate student research across all
disciplines. GPSG continues to be active in new
graduate student orientation, encouraging and
recognizing graduate student organizations and
increasing the amount of student activity fee support
for graduate students. Each graduate program has the
opportunity to be represented on the GPSG senate.
The GPSG Office is located in the Student Union,
room 212Q. More information can be found online
at gpsg.uncc.edu.
Graduate Student Organizations
There are a number of graduate student organizations
directly associated with academic programs. These
include:
• Academy Health Graduate Student Chapter
• American Society for Precision Engineering
• Association of Biology Graduate Students (ABGS)
• Association of Chemistry Graduate Students
• Association of Nanoscience Graduate Students
• CCI Grads
• Charlotte Healthcare Executive Student
Organization
• Communication Studies Graduate Student
Association (CSGSA)
• Educational Leadership Graduate Student Council
(EDLEAD-GSC)
• Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate
Association
• English Graduate Student Association (EGSA)
• Gamma Theta Upsilon (Geography)
• Graduate Business Association
• Graduate History Association
• Graduate Professional Student Government
• Graduate Public Health Association
• Graduate Public Policy Association
• Graduate Social Work Association
• Health Psychology Graduate Student Association
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology Graduate
Association
• International Society for Optical Engineering
(SPIE)
• Master of Architecture Student Society (MASS)
• Master of Public Administration Student Group
(MPASG)
• Mathematics Graduate Student Association
• Mu Tau Beta (Counseling)
• Multicultural Graduate Student Organization
• Organizational Science Graduate Association
• Sigma Phi Omega (Gerontology)
• Urban Educators for Change
Information on each group is available from the
individual academic program department. Some
groups have information available on the Student
Organizations website at studentorgs.uncc.edu.
Please see additional information on the various
programs, offices and services at UNC Charlotte in
the “Student Resources and Services” section of this
Catalog.
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Admission to the
Graduate School
Admissions Information
The University considers all applications without
regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national
origin, disability, age, or religion. All relevant factors
are considered, with major emphasis being placed on
the academic history of the applicant. The intent of
the Graduate School is to offer admission to those
applicants whose credentials indicate a strong
likelihood of success in their selected curricula.
The University reserves the right to withhold or
rescind the admission of an applicant who: (1) fails to
meet any of the requirements for admission at the
time of matriculation, (2) has failed to maintain
satisfactory academic performance in their course of
study prior to enrollment, or (3) has provided
incorrect or misleading information on the
Application for Admission and supporting document
set. Additionally, meeting the minimum admission
requirements does not guarantee admission to a
graduate program and the University reserves the right
to restrict enrollments when necessary because of
budgetary or other constraints.
Application Materials
A separate application, processing fee, statement of
purpose, recommendations forms, and transcripts
must be submitted for each graduate program of study
for which a student applies. Questions about the
application process should be directed to:
Office of Graduate Admissions
UNC Charlotte
9201 University City Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
Telephone: 704-687-5503
Fax: 704-687-3279
E-mail: gradadm@uncc.edu
Web: graduateschool.uncc.edu
Application Deadlines
Students are encouraged to apply and to submit all
supporting documents well in advance of the
published priority deadlines. Some programs have
earlier deadlines and may only admit students to a
particular term. Please contact the department offering
the program to which you are applying for specific
deadline information and/or view the information
online at graduateschool.uncc.edu/future-students.
The Graduate School may alter the date for
acceptance of applications without further notice in
accordance with available resources and/or the
enrollment limitation established by the North
Carolina General Assembly or the University. Note
that applications received or applications that become
complete after the Graduate School’s priority
deadlines may be processed on a space-available
basis.
Term of Entry:
Application and Supporting
Documents Should Be
Submitted By the Following
Priority Deadlines:
Fall May 1
Spring October 1
1st & 2nd Summer
Session
April 1
Note: International students who intend to enroll on
an F-1 or J-1 visa status should apply for admission
before the priority deadlines, if possible.
Application Processing
Applicants apply for admission online; instructions
and the application are available online at
graduateschool.uncc.edu/future-students/
admissions/apply-now. Applications of US
Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Asylees, and
Refugees are processed as “domestic” applications.
Applications of students on, or intending to be on,
temporary visa/status in the USA (i.e. F-1, H-1, H-4
etc) as well as Pending Permanent Residents are
processed as “international applications.” Applicants
should follow application instructions accordingly.
Application Processing Fee
Submission of the online application for admission to
graduate study requires online payment of the U.S.
application fee by credit card. Note that the
application fee may change and the amount required
is accurately reflected in the application instructions
available online.
Application Status
Applicants will receive an online confirmation of
successful submission of their application for
admission to graduate study. Applicants can monitor
the status of their applications within the online
system through which their application was
submitted, utilizing the same username and pin
number.
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TYPES OF ADMISSION
(For Doctoral Degrees, Master’s Degrees, and
Graduate Certificates)
Full Standing
Applicants who meet the general requirements for
admission to graduate study plus any additional
requirements specified by the college or department
of academic concentration for the degree sought will
be admitted to full standing.
Applicants to graduate programs who have not yet
completed their undergraduate degree or who were
admitted with unofficial transcripts will be allowed to
register for one semester and can only continue after
the Graduate School’s receipt of official final
transcripts (and/or diploma/degree certificates)
indicating the award of the baccalaureate
(bachelor’s/undergraduate) degree from a regionally
accredited institution or its equivalent. Students will
have a maximum of one semester to enroll, after
which time a hold will be placed on their accounts to
prevent registration for future terms. Failure to submit
the proper credentials during the first semester of
enrollment will result in a hold on registration for
subsequent terms.
Deferment Policy
An applicant who is admitted to a graduate program
of study who fails to enroll for the term to which
he/she has been admitted is presumed to have
withdrawn his/her application. To be considered for
admission to a future term, a person must submit a
new application, which includes updated data,
processing fee, statement of purpose,
recommendation forms, and transcripts. Generally,
official test scores are maintained on file in the
Graduate School for one year. Applicants on, or
intending to be on, F-1 or J-1 visa status will be
required to provide updated proof of legal status and
financial resources.
Policy on Updating Applications
Applicants who do not submit their supporting
documentation in time to be considered for admission
to the requested term must submit a new application
which includes updated data, processing fee,
statement of purpose, recommendation forms, and
transcripts. Generally, official test scores are
maintained on file in the Graduate School for one
year.
Students whose admission to UNC Charlotte was
denied must reapply for admission to be considered
for admission to a different term or program.
GENERAL APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
Doctoral Degree Programs
In order to be considered for admission to a doctoral
program, an applicant must have a bachelor’s degree
(or its US equivalent) from a regionally accredited
college or university. Some programs admit
baccalaureate (bachelor’s degree) students directly to
the doctoral program, while others require applicants
to have earned a master’s degree.
To be admitted to a doctoral program after a master’s
program, an applicant should have earned an overall
grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in
the master’s degree program. To be admitted to a
doctoral program after a bachelor’s program, an
applicant should have earned an overall GPA of at
least 3.0 in the bachelor’s degree program.
Applicants must also be in good academic standing at
the last institution of higher education attended.
Applications generally consist of the items listed
below, some of which are submitted online, some by
mail by the applicant or by the issuing entity. Any
materials submitted in support of an application for
admission to graduate study become the property of
the University and cannot be returned to the
applicant.
1) The application form must be submitted online
through the Graduate School’s application
system. The online application system can be
accessed via graduateschool.uncc.edu/future-students/
admissions/apply-now. Submission of
the application form requires payment of an
application fee for domestic and international
applicants, which is paid online by credit card;
the fee is neither deductible nor refundable.
2) A Statement of Purpose (essay) must be submitted
online as part of the application submission
process. Applicants must upload the Statement of
Purpose into their application record. The
Statement of Purpose describes the applicant’s
experience, objectives for undertaking graduate
study and research interests, if known. [Note:
Some graduate programs request specific items to
be included in the Statement of Purpose.
Applicants should check the department’s
website or contact the department directly for
further clarification on specific requirements
related to the Statement of Purpose.]
3) At least three recommendation forms from
persons familiar with the applicant’s personal,
academic and/or professional qualifications. The
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recommendation forms must be submitted via the
online application system; letters of
recommendation in support of an individual’s
admission may also be uploaded directly to the
online recommendation form. Recommendations
sent to the Graduate School in any other format,
including surface mail and email, will not be
processed.
4) Official (officially certified) transcripts / mark
sheets / degree certificates of all academic work
attempted beyond high (secondary) school are
required of all students offered admission who
enroll at UNC Charlotte. For the application and
admission processes, unofficial transcripts of each
academic institution of higher education ever
attended must be submitted (and should be
uploaded directly to the online application);
transfer credit posted on the records of other
institutions is unacceptable and transcripts of
these credits must be supplied.
5) Official agency reports of satisfactory test scores
as specified in the section on graduate programs
in this Catalog. GRE/GMAT scores are reportable
from ETS for a period of five years from the date
of the exam. Likewise, the Graduate School
accepts GRE/GMAT scores which are up to five
years old as part of the application process.
GRE/GMAT scores older than five years are
therefore not acceptable since they cannot be
officially reported. Likewise, MAT scores more
than five years old are not accepted. MCAT
scores are accepted by some graduate programs
and should be no older than five years. For
additional information regarding test score
requirements, please see the “Test Information”
section of this Catalog.
6) Official scores on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) or the International English
Language Testing System (IELTS), if English is not
the applicant’s native language and he or she has
not earned a post-secondary degree from a U.S.
institution or graduated from an institution in an
English-speaking country. Required is either a
minimum score of 83 on the Internet-based
TOEFL, a minimum score of 220 on the
computer-based TOEFL, a minimum score of 557
on the paper-based TOEFL, or a minimum overall
band score of 6.5 on the IELTS.
Notes:
1) Applicants with records of high quality who do
not fulfill these requirements should discuss with
the Graduate Program Director other factors that
may have a bearing on admission. Some
programs have higher standards or additional
admission requirements. Additionally, there may
be prerequisites for certain programs and
applicants should consult the Graduate Program
Director to identify prerequisites. A separate
application for admission is required for each
graduate, post-baccalaureate, and certificate
program of study at UNC Charlotte.
2) All applicants submitting transcripts and degree
certificates from non-U.S. educational institutions
should note that bachelor’s degrees awarded by
non-U.S. schools may or may not be considered
equivalent to the U.S. bachelor’s degree.
Recipients of degrees that are not at least
equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree may not be
eligible for graduate study at UNC Charlotte.
3) International Students should see the “Additional
Admission Requirements for all International
Applicants” section of this Catalog for additional
requirements.
Master’s Degree Programs
The applicant must possess at least a bachelor’s
degree, or its US equivalent, from a regionally
accredited college or university, and must have
attained an overall grade point average of at least 3.0
(based on a 4.0 scale) on all of the applicant’s
previous work beyond high school. If an applicant
has earned or attempted a post-baccalaureate degree
(i.e., a master’s, doctoral, or other), grades in that
program will also be taken into consideration.
Applicants must also be in good academic standing at
the last institution of higher education attended.
Applications generally consist of the items listed
below, most of which are submitted online. Any
materials submitted in support of an application for
admission to graduate study become the property of
the University and cannot be returned to the
applicant.
1) The application form must be submitted online
through the Graduate School’s application
system. The online application system can be
accessed via graduateschool.uncc.edu/future-students/
admissions/apply-now. Submission of
the application form requires payment of an
application fee, which is paid online by credit
card; the fee is neither deductible nor refundable.
2) A Statement of Purpose (essay) must be submitted
online as part of the application submission
process. Applicants must upload the Statement of
Purpose into their application record. The
Statement of Purpose describes the applicant’s
experience and objectives for undertaking
graduate study. [Note: Some graduate programs
request specific items to be included in the
Statement of Purpose. Applicants should check
the department’s website or contact the
department directly for further clarification on
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specific requirements related to the Statement of
Purpose.]
3) At least three recommendation forms from
persons familiar with the applicant’s personal,
academic and/or professional qualifications. The
recommendation forms must be submitted via the
online application system; letters of
recommendation in support of an individual’s
admission may also be uploaded directly to the
online recommendation form. Recommendations
sent to the Graduate School in any other format,
including surface mail and email, will not be
processed.
4) Official (officially certified) transcripts / mark
sheets / degree certificates of all academic work
attempted beyond high (secondary) school are
required of all students offered admission who
enroll at UNC Charlotte. For the application and
admission processes, unofficial transcripts of each
academic institution of higher education ever
attended must be submitted (and should be
uploaded directly to the online application);
transfer credit posted on the records of other
institutions is unacceptable and transcripts of
these credits must be supplied.
5) Official agency reports of satisfactory test scores
as specified in the section on graduate programs
in this Catalog. GRE/GMAT scores are reportable
from ETS for a period of five years from the date
of the exam. Likewise, the Graduate School
accepts GRE/GMAT scores which are up to five
years old as part of the application process.
GRE/GMAT scores older than five years old are
therefore not acceptable since the scores cannot
be officially reported. Likewise, MAT scores
more than five years old are not accepted. MCAT
scores are accepted by some graduate programs
and should be no older than five years. For
additional information regarding test score
requirements, please see the “Test Information”
section of this Catalog.
6) Official scores on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) or the International English
Language Testing System (IELTS), if English is not
the applicant’s native language and he or she has
not earned a post-secondary degree from a U.S.
institution or graduated from an institution in an
English-speaking country. Required is either a
minimum score of 83 on the Internet-based
TOEFL, a minimum score of 220 on the
computer-based TOEFL, a minimum score of 557
on the paper-based TOEFL, or a minimum overall
band score of 6.5 on the IELTS.
Notes:
1) Acceptance into each program must be approved
by the department or college offering the program
and by the Graduate School. Meeting minimum
requirements for admission does not guarantee
acceptance into a program. There may be
prerequisites for certain master’s programs and
applicants should consult the coordinator for the
master’s program to identify prerequisites. A
separate application for admission is required for
each graduate, post-baccalaureate, and certificate
program of study at UNC Charlotte.
2) All applicants submitting transcripts and degree
certificates from non-U.S. educational institutions
should note that bachelor’s degrees awarded by
non-U.S. schools may or may not be considered
equivalent to the U.S. bachelor’s degree.
Recipients of degrees that are not at least
equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree may not be
eligible for graduate study at UNC Charlotte.
3) International Students should see the “Additional
Admission Requirements for all International
Applicants” section of this Catalog for additional
requirements.
Graduate Certificate Programs
The applicant must possess at least a bachelor’s
degree, or its equivalent, from a regionally accredited
college or university and must have attained an
overall grade point average of at least 3.0 (based on a
4.0 scale) on all previous work completed beyond
high school (secondary school). If the applicant has
earned or attempted a post-baccalaureate degree (i.e.,
master’s, doctoral, or other), grades in that program
will also be taken into consideration. Applicants must
also be in good academic standing at the last
institution of higher education attended.
Applications generally consist of the items listed
below, some of which are submitted online, some by
mail by the applicant or by the issuing entity. Any
materials submitted in support of an application for
admission to graduate study become the property of
the University and cannot be returned to the
applicant.
1) The application form must be submitted online
through the Graduate School’s application
system. The online application system can be
accessed online at
graduateschool.uncc.edu/future-students/
admissions/apply-now. Submission of
the application form requires payment of an
application fee, which is paid online by credit
card; the fee is neither deductible nor refundable.
2) A Statement of Purpose (essay) must be submitted
online as part of the application submission
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process. Applicants must upload the Statement of
Purpose into their application record. The
Statement of Purpose describes the applicant’s
experience and objectives for undertaking
graduate study. [Note: Some graduate programs
request specific items to be included in the
Statement of Purpose. Applicants should check
the department’s website or contact the
department directly for further clarification on
specific requirements related to the Statement of
Purpose].
3) Official (officially certified) transcripts / mark
sheets / degree certificates of all academic work
attempted beyond high (secondary) school are
required of all students offered admission who
enroll at UNC Charlotte. For the application and
admission processes, unofficial transcripts of each
academic institution of higher education ever
attended must be submitted (and should be
uploaded directly to the online application);
transfer credit posted on the records of other
institutions is unacceptable and transcripts of
these credits must be supplied.
4) Official scores on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) or the International English
Language Testing System (IELTS), if English is not
the applicant’s native language and he or she has
not earned a post-secondary degree from a U.S.
institution or graduated from an institution in an
English-speaking country. Required is either a
minimum score of 83 on the Internet-based
TOEFL, a minimum score of 220 on the
computer-based TOEFL, a minimum score of 557
on the paper-based TOEFL, or a minimum overall
band score of 6.5 on the IELTS.
Some programs may also require:
• Standardized test scores such as GRE, GMAT
or MAT.
• Recommendation forms.
• Additional admission requirements as
specified in program descriptions available at
the departments’ websites.
Notes:
1) There may be prerequisites for a graduate
certificate program and applicants should consult
the coordinator for the graduate certificate
program to identify prerequisites. Admission to a
graduate certificate program does not ensure
admission into a master’s or doctoral degree
program. A separate application for admission is
required for each graduate-level program of study,
whether master’s, doctoral certificate or post-baccalaureate
(non-degree) programs.
2) All applicants submitting transcripts and degree
certificates from non-U.S. educational institutions
should note that bachelor’s degrees awarded by
non-U.S. schools may or may not be considered
equivalent to the U.S. bachelor’s degree.
Recipients of degrees that are not at least
equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree may not be
eligible for graduate study at UNC Charlotte.
3) International Students should see the “Additional
Admission Requirements for all International
Applicants” section of this Catalog for additional
requirements.
Post-Baccalaureate (Non-Degree) Program
The applicant must possess a bachelor’s degree, or its
US equivalent, from a regionally accredited college or
university. Applicants must also be in good academic
standing at the last institution of higher education
attended.
Applications generally consist of the items listed
below and should be submitted online. Application
materials submitted in support of an application for
admission to graduate study, including non-degree
study, become the property of the University and
cannot be returned to the applicant.
1) The application form must be submitted online
through the Graduate School’s application
system. The online application system can be
accessed via graduateschool.uncc.edu/future-students/
admissions/apply-now. Submission of
the application requires payment of an
application fee, which is paid online by credit
card; the fee is neither deductible nor refundable.
2) Students seeking K-12 teacher licensure through
the Regional Alternative Licensure Center (RALC)
may apply for admission as a post-baccalaureate/
non-degree student and must also
submit a copy of their RALC plan of study directly
to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Notes:
1) A separate application for admission is required
for each graduate-level program of study, whether
post-baccalaureate (non-degree), certificate,
master’s, or doctoral programs. A post-baccalaureate
(non-degree) student who
subsequently applies and is admitted to a
graduate degree program may, with the
permission of his/her advisor and the Graduate
School, apply a maximum of six credit hours
acceptably completed in the post-baccalaureate
(non-degree) status toward a graduate degree or
certificate program.
2) International Students should see the “Additional
Admission Requirements for all International
Applicants” section of this Catalog for additional
requirements.
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Additional Admission Requirements for all
International Applicants
The following items must be submitted as part of the
application process and are required before an
admission decision can be rendered.
1) Official scores on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) or the International English
Language Testing System (IELTS), if English is not
the applicant’s native language and he or she has
not earned a post-secondary degree from a U.S.
institution or graduated from an institution in an
English-speaking country. Required is either a
minimum score of 83 on the Internet-based
TOEFL, a minimum score of 220 on the
computer-based TOEFL, a minimum score of 557
on the paper-based TOEFL, or a minimum overall
band score of 6.5 on the IELTS. (An English
language proficiency test is not required for those
applying to post-baccalaureate non-degree study.)
2) For international students already in the USA:
Proof of legal status in the USA (i.e., copy of visa,
I-94 or BCIS Change-of-Status Approval Notice
etc.)
Additional Enrollment Requirements for
International Applicants on, or Intending to
be on, F-1 or J-1 Visa Status
UNC Charlotte does not require or accept any
financial documentation as part of the admissions
process. Students should not send bank
documentation, affidavits, or similar documents to the
Graduate School before or after admissions. Upon
admission, students will be asked to confirm their
enrollment and attest to their financial and
immigration status via an online form. Upon
satisfactory review of the online enrollment form, the
Graduate School will request Form I-20 or DS-2019
for students on, or intending to be on, F-1 or J-1 visa
status. UNC Charlotte’s International Student/Scholar
Office is responsible for issuing I-20s and DS-2019s
after the Graduate School submits a request to them.
Test Information
Applicants should have their test scores sent directly
from the testing agency to the Office of Graduate
Admissions (not to the department in which they wish
to study). For the GRE and TOEFL, UNC Charlotte’s
institution code is 5105. For the MAT, UNC
Charlotte’s institution code is 1370. For the GMAT,
please visit graduateschool.uncc.edu/future-students/
admissions to determine the code of the
program to which you plan to apply for admission.
A student who has already earned a Ph.D., M.D., or
J.D. from a U.S. institution will not be required by the
Graduate School to take a standardized test. The
Graduate Program Director, however, has the right to
request that the student take a test and submit official
scores. This policy does not apply to the
TOEFL/IELTS.
A student who has already earned a Master’s degree
will not be required by the Graduate School to retake
a standardized test IF the student can demonstrate that
he or she has completed the test in the past. In such
cases, the Graduate School will accept the official
Student’s Copy of the official test scores (note that a
photocopy is not acceptable) or an official university
transcript on which the scores are printed or a letter
on official university letterhead attesting to the score.
The Graduate Program Director, however, has the
right to request that the student re-take the test and
submit official scores. Please note that the above
exception does not apply to the TOEFL/IELTS.
A student who has taken the GRE, GMAT, MCAT, or
MAT but has not earned a Ph.D., M.D. or J.D. from a
US institution or a Master’s degree (see above) must
submit official scores that are less than five years old.
If the student has not taken the test within five years,
he or she must re-take the test.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
The GRE is not administered by UNC Charlotte. To
obtain information about and schedule a test for the
GRE, please visit the GRE website at gre.org. UNC
Charlotte’s school code is 5101.
Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
Harcourt Assessment, Inc administers the MAT. For
additional information on the MAT, please visit
milleranalogies.com. To register for the test at UNC
Charlotte, please visit counselingcenter.uncc.edu/our-services/
miller-analogies-test, email
matapp@uncc.edu, or call 704-687-4399. To register
in another city or for more information, visit
milleranalogies.com or call 1-800-622-3231.
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
The GMAT is sponsored, owned, and directed by the
Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)
and is administered by Pearson VUE. Visit the GMAC
website at mba.com for additional information and to
register for the GMAT. The GMAT Customer Service
Telephone in the Americas is 1-800-717-GMAT
(4628). See the Graduate School’s website at
graduateschool.uncc.edu/future-students/
admissions/application-requirements/test-scores
for the school codes.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
The TOEFL is offered at Educational Testing Service
(ETS) Centers. To obtain additional information about
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the TOEFL or to register for the TOEFL online, please
visit the TOEFL Website at toefl.org.
International English Language Testing System
(IELTS)
The IELTS assesses the complete range of English
language skills which students studying in English
commonly encounter. For further information, visit
ielts.org.
Appeal Procedure for Applicants Denied
Admission
Applicants denied admission may appeal the decision
but only on the grounds that the denial was based on
a violation of Section II of the University’s Admissions
Policy. Essentially, the policy maintains that if an
applicant is denied admission to the Graduate School,
he or she may appeal the decision based solely on the
grounds that the denial violates University admissions
policy not to discriminate in offering access to its
educational programs and activities on the basis of
age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion,
creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation,
gender identity, or gender expression.
The appeal must be in writing, must set forth with
specificity the grounds for the appeal, and must be
directed and delivered to the Dean of the Graduate
School. Upon receipt of the appeal, the Dean will
review the applicant-appellant’s file and appeal letter
and will communicate his decision to the applicant-appelant
in writing within thirty (30) calendar days of
receipt of the appeal. Appeals must be received prior
to the term for which the applicant is seeking
admission. If there is insufficient time to complete the
appeal process before the beginning of the term for
which the applicant seeks admission, the Dean of the
Graduate School may decline to review the appeal.
For more information, see Appendix A to University
Policy 207 online at legal.uncc.edu/policies/up-207-
A.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
North Carolina state law requires proof of
immunizations to protect you and others while you
are in attendance. Under North Carolina regulations,
a student must be dropped from courses if the
immunization requirements are not met. Upon
learning of your admission to the University you
should submit your immunization records
immediately. Although a health physical is not
required for admission to the University you are
strongly encouraged to contact your healthcare
provider or local health department to discuss
additional recommendations for vaccinations. Further
details regarding the immunization requirements
including exemptions are available online at
studenthealth.uncc.edu. Please consult the website
before submitting records to the University.
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY VACCINES
AND NUMBER OF DOSES REQUIRED
Vaccines
Required
Diphtheria,
Tetanus,
and/or
Pertussis1
Polio2
Measles3
Mumps4
Rubella5
Hepatitis B6
Doses
Required
3 3 2 2 1 3
FOOTNOTE 1 – DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis), DTaP
(Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis), Td (Tetanus, Diphteria),
Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis): 3 doses of tetanus/diphtheria
toxoid of which one must have been within the past 10 years.
Those individuals enrolling in college or university for the first time
on or after July 1, 2008 must have had three doses of
tetanus/diphtheria toxoid and a booster dose of
tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis vaccine if a tetanus/diphtheria toxoid or
tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis vaccine has not been administered with
the past 10 years.
FOOTNOTE 2 – An individual attending school who has attained
his or her 18th birthday is not required to receive polio vaccine.
FOOTNOTE 3 – Measles vaccines are not required if any of the
following occur: Diagnoses of disease prior to January 1, 1994; An
individual who has been documented by serological testing to have
a protective antibody titer against measles; or An individual born
prior to 1957. An individual who enrolled in college or university
for the first time before July 1, 1994 is not required to have a
second dose of measles vaccine.
FOOTNOTE 4 – Mumps vaccine is not required if any of the
following occur: An individual who has been documented by
serological testing to have a protective antibody titer against
mumps; An individual born prior to 1957; or Enrolled in college or
university for the first time before July 1, 1994. An individual
entering college or university prior to July 1, 2008 is not required to
receive a second dose of mumps vaccine.
FOOTNOTE 5 – Rubella vaccine is not required if any of the
following occur: 50 years of age or older; Enrolled in college or
university before February 1, 1989 and after their 30th birthday; An
individual who has been documented by serological testing to have
a protective antibody titer against rubella.
FOOTNOTE 5 – Hepatitis B vaccine is not required if any of the
following occur: Born before July 1, 1994.
International Students
Vaccines are required as noted above. Additionally,
International students are required to have a TB skin
test and negative result within the 12 months
preceding the first day of classes (chest x-ray required
if test is positive)
Freshman and Transfer Students
Immunization records are not sent with other
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admission records from your previous school. You
must request your immunization records be sent
directly to the Student Health Center.
Contact Information
Questions regarding this mandatory requirement may
be directed to the Student Health Center
Immunizations Department at 704-687-7424.
Please mail your records to:
UNC Charlotte Student Health Center
Attn: Immunization Department
9201 University City Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28223
Courses Offered by the
Graduate School
(GRAD)
GRAD 6001. Teaching at the University Level. (1-3)
Designed for graduate students who teach, or who
will be teaching in the future. Topics include issues
such as power and age diversity in the classroom,
managing controversial topics, how to navigate peer-teacher
relationships with undergraduates, and how to
balance life as student, researcher, and teacher.
Students lecture throughout the semester in order to
gain teaching experience, and benefit from peer
review.
GRAD 6240. Research Ethics in the Biological and
Behavioral Sciences. (3) Cross-listed as PHIL 6240.
Designed to identify the fundamental elements that
characterize not only methodologically grounded but
also morally appropriate scientific research. Class
discussion and readings focus on key issues in
biological and behavioral research including informed
consent, privacy and confidentiality, risk-benefit
assessments, mechanisms for protecting animal and
human research subjects, international research,
vulnerable populations, conflicts of interest and data
management, publication ethics, intellectual property
issues and the politics of research.
GRAD 7999. Master’s Graduate Residency Credit. (1)
Meets Graduate School requirement for continuous
enrollment during final term prior to graduation when
all degree requirements (including thesis and/or
project) have been completed. This course is non-graded,
and credit for this course does not count
toward the degree. May be repeated once. (Fall,
Spring, Summer)
GRAD 8001. Teaching at the University Level. (1-3)
Designed for graduate students who teach, or who
will be teaching in the future. Topics include issues
such as power and age diversity in the classroom,
managing controversial topics, how to navigate peer-teacher
relationships with undergraduates, and how to
balance life as student, researcher, and teacher.
Students lecture throughout the semester in order to
gain teaching experience, and benefit from peer
review.
GRAD 8240. Research Ethics in the Biological and
Behavioral Sciences. (3) Cross-listed as PHIL 8240.
Designed to identify the fundamental elements that
characterize not only methodologically grounded but
also morally appropriate scientific research. Class
discussion and readings focus on key issues in
biological and behavioral research including informed
consent, privacy and confidentiality, risk-benefit
assessments, mechanisms for protecting animal and
human research subjects, international research,
vulnerable populations, conflicts of interest and data
management, publication ethics, intellectual property
issues and the politics of research.
GRAD 8990. Academic Integrity. (0) Online training
addressing issues of academic integrity and the
University’s policy and procedures related to
violations. Required of all new doctoral students. No
credit, non-graded. (Fall, Spring)
GRAD 9999. Doctoral Graduate Residency Credit.
(1) Meets Graduate School requirement for
continuous enrollment during final term prior to
graduation when all degree requirements (including
dissertation) have been completed. This course is
non-graded, and credit for this course does not count
toward the degree. May be repeated once. (Fall,
Spring, Summer)
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University Regulation
of Student Conduct
As students willingly accept the benefits of
membership in the UNC Charlotte academic
community, they acquire obligations to observe and
uphold the principles and standards that define the
terms of the UNC Charlotte community.
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte has
enacted two codes governing student conduct: The
Code of Student Academic Integrity and The Code of
Student Responsibility. The University has also
enacted a program for the prevention of the use of
illegal drugs and alcohol abuse. All UNC Charlotte
students are obligated to be familiar with these codes
and to conduct themselves in accordance with the
standards set forth.
Additionally, the Student Government Association has
created a code called The Noble Niner that solidifies
the high standard of morals, principles, and integrity
that all students should strive to uphold to bolster the
growing reputation of excellence at UNC Charlotte.
The UNC Charlotte
Code of Student
Academic Integrity
The Code of Student Academic Integrity governs the
responsibility of students to maintain integrity in
academic work, defines violations of the standards,
describes procedures for handling alleged violations
of the standards, and lists applicable penalties. The
following conduct is prohibited in that Code as
violating those standards:
A. Cheating. Intentionally using or attempting to use
unauthorized materials, information, notes, study
aids or other devices in any academic exercise.
This definition includes unauthorized
communication of information during an
academic exercise.
B. Fabrication and Falsification. Intentional and
unauthorized alteration or invention of any
information or citation in an academic exercise.
Falsification is a matter of altering information,
while fabrication is a matter of inventing or
counterfeiting information for use in any
academic exercise.
C. Multiple Submission. The submission of
substantial portions of the same academic work
(including oral reports) for credit more than once
without authorization.
D. Plagiarism. Intentionally or knowingly presenting
the work of another as one's own (i.e., without
proper acknowledgment of the source). The sole
exception to the requirement of acknowledging
sources is when the ideas, information, etc., are
common knowledge. (NOTE: For more
information regarding plagiarism, see
PLAGIARISM Appendix at
legal.uncc.edu/policies/up-407#appendix.)
E. Abuse of Academic Materials. Intentionally or
knowingly destroying, stealing, or making
inaccessible library or other academic resource
material.
F. Complicity in Academic Dishonesty. Intentionally
or knowingly helping or attempting to help
another to commit an act of academic dishonesty.
A full explanation of these definitions, and a
description of procedures used in cases where student
violations are alleged, is found in the complete text of
The Code of Student Academic Integrity. This Code
may be modified from time to time. Students are
advised to contact the Office of the Dean of Students
or go to legal.uncc.edu/policies/up-407 to ensure they
consult the most recent edition.
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The UNC Charlotte
Code of Student
Responsibility
Note: The new Interim Regulations on Student Sexual
Misconduct Complaints (Supplemental to University
Policy 406, Code of Student Responsibility) effective
March 5, 2012, supersede existing policies or
procedures related to student Sexual Misconduct
complaints, including applicable provisions in
University Policy 406, Code of Student Responsibility,
and University Policy 502, Sexual Harassment Policy
and Grievance Procedures. In the case of any conflict
between these Regulations and University Policies
406 or 502, these Regulations shall prevail. For
details, see:
http://legal.uncc.edu/sites/legal.uncc.edu/files/media
/SexualMisconductRegs.pdf.
Conduct Rules and Regulations
The following conduct, or an attempt to engage in the
following conduct, is subject to disciplinary action:
[Note: Letters J, P, and U have been intentionally
omitted for continuity in record-keeping.]
A. 1. Inflicting physical injury upon a person
2. Placing a person in fear of or at risk of
imminent physical injury or danger, or engaging
in retaliatory threats against a person;
3. Committing sexual invasion, sexual assault, or
sexual misconduct, as those terms are defined
herein;
4. Committing sexual harassment as defined
herein;
5. Inflicting severe mental or emotional distress
upon a person through a course of conduct
involving repeated harassment, intimidation,
abuse, or disparagement;
6. Engaging in "fighting words" harassment, as
that term is defined in University Policy 504
(online at legal.uncc.edu/policies/up-504). The
full text of University Policy 504 is available
online or in the Office of the Dean of Students).
With regard to A (4), (5), and (6) above, the
following additional regulations apply:
1. No student shall threaten, coerce, harass
or intimidate another person or
identifiable group of persons, in a
manner that is unlawful or in violation of
a constitutionally valid University policy,
while on University premises or at
University-sponsored activities based
upon the person’s race, color, religion,
national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, gender-identity, creed,
disability, or veteran status.
2. No student shall engage in unlawful
harassment leading to a hostile
environment. Unlawful harassment
includes conduct that creates a hostile
environment by meeting the following
criteria: It is:
a. Directed toward a particular person or
persons;
b. Based upon the person’s race, color,
religion, national origin, gender,
sexual orientation, gender-identify,
creed, disability, or veteran status;
c. Unwelcome;
d. Severe or pervasive;
e. Objectively offensive; and
f. So unreasonably interferes with the target
person’s employment, academic pursuits,
or participation in University-sponsored
activities as to effectively deny equal
access to the University’s resources and
opportunities.
3. In determining whether student conduct
violates these provisions, all relevant facts
and circumstances shall be considered. Care
must be exercised in order to preserve
freedoms of speech and expression, as
articulated in current legal standards. Advice
should be sought from campus attorneys, as
appropriate.
(See The University of North Carolina Board of
Governors’ Policy 700.4.2)
B. Using, possessing, or storing any weapon,
dangerous chemical, or explosive without
authorization.
C. Initiating or causing to be initiated any false
report, warning or threat of fire, explosion, or
other emergency.
D. Interfering with normal University activities
including, but not limited to, teaching, studying,
research, the expression of ideas, University
administration, speeches and other public or
private events, and fire, police or other
emergency services. Acts prohibited by this rule
include, but are not limited to, those acts
prohibited in University Policy 601.13,
"Interference with University Operations," found
online at legal.uncc.edu/policies/up-601.13,
which prohibits student action taken "with intent
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to obstruct or disrupt any normal operation or
function of the University," and University Policy
802, "Conduct at Speech Events," found online at
legal.uncc.edu/policies/up-802, which prohibits
certain disruptive activities at speech events on
campus. Full texts of both policies are available
online or in the Office of the Dean of Students.
E. Knowingly violating the terms of any student
conduct sanction imposed in accordance with
this Code.
F. Possessing, consuming, or using any controlled
substance; possessing or using drug
paraphernalia; manufacturing, selling or
delivering any controlled substance; possessing
with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver, any
controlled substance; huffing or sniffing any
substance not intended for such use; or
manufacturing, distributing, or possessing
synthetic cannabinoids or other substances
temporarily or permanently designated as
Schedule I substances by the United States Drug
Enforcement Administration (DEA) in its authority
under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) or
designated as Schedule I controlled substances
under the North Carolina Controlled Substances
Act (NCGS Chapter 90, Article 5). Minimum
penalties and certain other requirements apply
where controlled substance offenses are at issue,
pursuant to University Policy 711, "Program to
Prevent Use of Illegal Drugs and Alcohol Abuse."
That Policy is available online at
legal.uncc.edu/policies/up-711 or in the Office of
the Dean of Students.
G. Setting fires, or misusing or damaging fire safety
equipment or elevators.
H. Furnishing false information to the University;
failing to report to the Office of the Dean of
Students any criminal felony convictions that are
entered against one (a) during the time between
application for admission to the University and
enrollment at the University, (b) during
enrollment at the University, or (c) during any
periods between enrollments at the University
(such as the summer or during a withdrawal
period) prior to returning to the University;
misrepresenting or concealing one's
organizational affiliation(s) or sponsorship(s) for
the purpose of enticing another person into
joining or participating in a group or
organization; misrepresenting to a third party
one’s affiliation or enrollment status with the
University.
I. Forgery, unauthorized alteration, or unauthorized
use or misuse of any document or instrument of
identification (ID); displaying or using an ID that
is not one’s own or is fictitious, canceled,
revoked, suspended, or altered; counterfeiting,
loaning, or selling an ID to another person not
entitled thereto.
K. Theft or attempted theft of University or
individual property or services; breaking and
entering into University property or the property
of individuals on campus (including, but not
limited to, private automobiles); the unauthorized
use or access to private or confidential
information in any medium; possessing stolen
property; or possessing property that is not your
own without owner authorization.
L. Destroying, defacing, tampering with, or
damaging the property of others or University
property, including, but not limited to, chalking,
spray painting, or otherwise marking without
appropriate University approval.
M. Failing to comply with the reasonable directions
of University officials, including but not limited to
campus police officers or Housing and Residence
Life Staff, acting in performance of their duties.
N. Violating, aiding in violation of, or concealing
evidence in violation of published University
policies or regulations. Such policies or
regulations include but are not limited to all
Housing and Residence Life policies and the
residence hall contract, as well as regulations
relating to entry and use of University facilities,
use of vehicles and amplifying equipment,
campus demonstrations, and misuse of
identification cards.
O. Possessing, consuming, or distributing alcoholic
beverages without University authorization,
including but not limited to:
1. operating a motor vehicle under the influence
of alcohol or while impaired by the
consumption of alcohol;
2. possessing or consuming alcoholic beverages
by students less than twenty-one years of age;
3. displaying or consumption of alcoholic
beverages in campus residences by students
less than twenty-one years

Phone Numbers & Address
If, after reading this Catalog, students have further
questions or specific inquiries about the programs of,
or admission to, The University of North Carolina at
Charlotte, they may look below to find the proper
office to contact. Correspondence may be addressed
to any of the offices by following this format:
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Attn: Department or College
9201 University City Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
INFORMATION
Campus Operator/Switchboard .......... 704-687-8622(UNCC)
Academic Affairs ............................................. 704-687-5717
Academic Services .......................................... 704-687-7227
Admissions
Undergraduate .......................................... 704-687-5507
Graduate ................................................... 704-687-5503
International .............................................. 704-687-5503
Summer School ......................................... 704-687-3058
Adult Students and Evening Services ............... 704-687-2596
Athletics .......................................................... 704-687-4937
Bookstore ........................................................ 704-687-7050
Center for Graduate Life ................................. 704-687-5661
Colleges
Arts + Architecture .................................... 704-687-4841
Business .................................................... 704-687-7577
Computing and Informatics ....................... 704-687-8450
Education .................................................. 704-687-8722
Engineering ............................................... 704-687-8244
Graduate School ....................................... 704-687-5503
Health and Human Services ...................... 704-687-8374
Liberal Arts & Sciences .............................. 704-687-0088
Continuing Education ...................................... 704-687-8900
Counseling Center ........................................... 704-687-0311
Dean of Students ............................................. 704-687-0345
Dining Services and Meal Plans ...................... 704-687-7337
Disability Services ........................................... 704-687-4355
Distance Education ......................................... 704-687-3008
Financial Aid ................................................... 704-687-5504
Graduate Center ............................................. 704-687-8763
Health Center .................................................. 704-687-7400
Housing and Residence Life ............................ 704-687-7501
ID Office ......................................................... 704-687-7337
International Programs .................................... 704-687-7755
Library ............................................................ 704-687-2030
Parking ............................................................ 704-687-0161
Recreational Services ...................................... 704-687-0430
Registrar .......................................................... 704-687-5505
Student Accounts ............................................ 704-687-5506
Student Activities/Student Union ..................... 704-687-7100
Transcripts ...................................................... 704-687-5505
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Campus Police -- Emergency ................ 704-687-2200 or 911
Non-Emergency Calls ............................ 704-687-8300
Inclement Weather Hotline ............................. 704-687-1900
Acknowledgements
This Catalog was prepared and published by the Office
of Academic Affairs in July2012. Its goal is to provide
a comprehensive, accurate, and useful catalog, which
fully describes the academic programs, policies,
regulations, and requirements of the University.
Although the publisher of this Catalog has made every
reasonable effort to attain factual accuracy herein, no
responsibility is assumed for editorial, clerical or
printing errors, or errors occasioned by mistakes. The
publisher has attempted to present information that, at
the time of preparation for printing, most accurately
describes the course offerings, faculty listings, policies,
procedures, regulations, and requirements of the
University. However, it does not establish contractual
relations. The University reserves the right to alter or
change any statement contained herein without prior
notice.
We request that omissions and inaccuracies be
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suggestions and comments on the presentation and
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Our data show that 58.5% of the full-time new
freshmen who entered UNC Charlotte in Fall 2005
have received a baccalaureate from this institution or
another UNC institution as of Fall 2011. In addition,
another 6.9% were enrolled at this or another UNC
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THE UNIVERSITY OF
NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational opportunity and
does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, or disability. In keeping with this commitment,
UNC Charlotte actively seeks to promote diversity in its educational environment through its recruitment,
enrollment, and hiring practices.
UNC CHARLOTTE 􀂍􈴠 9201 UNIVERSITY CITY BOULEVARD 􀂍􈴠 CHARLOTTE, NC 28223
www.uncc.edu
Dear Students,
Welcome to UNC
Charlotte, North Carolina’s
urban research university.
Whatever degree you are
pursuing, UNC Charlotte is
committed to providing you
with the resources and
support necessary to
complete your educational
journey. The expertise of
our dedicated faculty,
support of our staff, and the
many resources and
services available will help
you meet your personal and
professional goals.
You are joining the Niner
Nation at an exciting time. The University enrolled more than
25,300 students this year, including more than 5,000 graduate
students. Further, UNC Charlotte recently surpassed yet
another marker of our maturation—there are now more than
100,000 living UNC Charlotte alumni, and there are almost as
many ways for them to stay connected to the University.
With the opening of UNC Charlotte Center City, UNC Charlotte
now has a visible presence in the heart of Uptown Charlotte.
The iconic, 11-story Center City building, located at Ninth and
Brevard streets, houses a number of our continuing education
and graduate programs. We also continue to prepare for the
2013 kickoff of the inaugural UNC Charlotte football season. I
hope to see you when the Charlotte 49ers take the field for the
first time at home against Campbell University on August 31,
2013.
Indeed, the University and the greater Charlotte region provide
a diverse and dynamic environment in which to study, live and
work. You won’t have to look far to find unique educational
and recreational opportunities. I encourage you to become
engaged in the life of the University by taking advantage of the
countless activities on and off campus, including special
interest student organizations, leadership and volunteer
opportunities, cultural events, and intramural sports and
athletics.
Thank you for making UNC Charlotte your university. Go
Niners!
Cordially,
Philip L. Dubois
Chancellor
We are pleased you have
chosen UNC Charlotte
for your graduate studies.
If this is your first year at
UNC Charlotte, welcome
to our great campus! If
you are returning, we are
pleased to welcome you
back.
Our University is
constantly changing, and
you are a part of that
change. The reputation
of any great school is
based in large part on the
success of its students,
and we are dedicated to
supporting yours. Our
distinguished graduate
faculty are here to provide you with a quality education that
will open doors for you. If we do our job right, your education
will be intellectually challenging. If you do your job right,
these years at UNC Charlotte will lay the groundwork for an
exciting and satisfying future. Remember that there is more to
graduate education than coursework and lab work. Be sure to
take advantage of the many opportunities our campus offers
from connecting with distinguished visiting scholars from
around the world to programs in leadership and professional
development offered through the Center for Graduate Life.
Our graduate programs continue to expand both in size and
number. As we continue to grow, we look forward to your
continuing to grow with us as a person, scholar, and future
alumnus/alumna.
I wish you great success in your studies.
Sincerely,
Joan F. Lorden
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
UNC Charlotte Graduate Catalog 􀁡􆄠 2012-2013
Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................. 5
Degree Programs ........................................................... 7
The University ............................................................. 11
The Graduate School ................................................... 18
University Regulation of Student Conduct ................... 30
Code of Student Academic Integrity ........................ 30
Code of Student Responsibility ................................ 31
Illegal Drugs and Alcohol Abuse ............................. 34
Smoking on University Property .............................. 36
Noble Niner Code .................................................. 37
Degree Requirements and Academic Regulations ........ 38
Registration ............................................................. 38
Course Descriptions ................................................ 44
Course Load ........................................................... 44
Classroom Attendance and Policies ......................... 44
Grading and Related Policies .................................. 45
Academic Standing ................................................. 47
Disciplinary Suspension .......................................... 50
Master’s Degree Requirements ................................ 50
Ph.D. Degree Requirements .................................... 52
Ed.D. Degree Requirements .................................... 54
Graduate Certificate Requirements .......................... 56
Academic Records and Transcripts .......................... 57
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act .............. 57
Financial Information .................................................. 59
College of Arts + Architecture ..................................... 70
Architecture ............................................................ 70
Music ..................................................................... 90
College of Business, Belk ............................................. 93
Accountancy .......................................................... 95
Business Administration .......................................... 98
Economics ............................................................ 116
Mathematical Finance ........................................... 121
Real Estate and Development ................................ 124
College of Computing and Informatics ...................... 129
Bioinformatics and Genomics ............................... 130
Computer Science ................................................ 141
Computing and Information Systems ..................... 152
Health Informatics ................................................ 167
Information Technology ........................................ 176
College of Education ................................................ 182
General Graduate Courses in Education ................ 184
Arts Education ...................................................... 187
Child and Family Studies: Early Education ............. 193
Counseling ........................................................... 198
Curriculum and Instruction ................................... 210
Curriculum and Supervision .................................. 217
Educational Leadership ......................................... 222
Elementary Education ........................................... 228
Foreign Language Education ................................. 238
Instructional Systems Technology.......................... 244
Middle Grades and Secondary Education .............. 249
Reading Education ................................................ 258
School Administration ........................................... 260
Special Education ................................................. 264
Teaching English as a Second Language ................ 279
College of Engineering, The William States Lee.......... 286
Civil and Environmental Engineering ..................... 287
Construction and Facilities Management ............... 295
Electrical Engineering ............................................ 299
Energy and Electromechanical Systems ................. 313
Engineering Management ...................................... 314
Fire Protection and Administration ........................ 318
Infrastructure and Environmental Systems ............. 323
Mechanical Engineering ....................................... 340
College of Health and Human Services ...................... 340
Clinical Exercise Physiology.................................. 341
Health Administration ........................................... 343
Health Services Research ...................................... 347
Nursing ................................................................ 353
Public Health ........................................................ 371
Social Work .......................................................... 376
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences ............................. 383
Africana Studies .................................................... 384
Anthropology ........................................................ 386
Biology ................................................................. 390
Chemistry ............................................................. 398
Cognitive Science ................................................. 403
Communication Studies ........................................ 406
Criminal Justice .................................................... 410
Earth Sciences ....................................................... 413
English .................................................................. 421
Ethics and Applied Philosophy .............................. 432
Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies .............. 436
Geography............................................................ 438
Gerontology ......................................................... 453
Health Psychology ................................................ 457
History ................................................................. 462
Latin American Studies ......................................... 466
Liberal Studies ...................................................... 469
Mathematics and Statistics .................................... 471
Nanoscale Science ............................................... 487
Optical Science and Engineering .......................... 491
Organizational Science ......................................... 499
Physics ................................................................. 503
Psychology ........................................................... 507
Public Administration ........................................... 516
Public Policy ........................................................ 527
Religious Studies ................................................... 537
Sociology ............................................................. 540
Spanish ................................................................. 544
The Graduate Center ................................................. 550
Adult & Community College Education (NCSU) .... 550
Student Resources and Services ................................. 552
Academic Services ................................................ 552
Auxiliary Services ................................................. 555
Dean of Students .................................................. 558
Educational Services ............................................. 559
Environmental Facilities and Services .................... 561
Health, Wellness, and Counseling Services ........... 561
Housing ................................................................ 562
International Programs .......................................... 563
Performing Arts ..................................................... 565
Research ............................................................... 566
Safety ................................................................... 570
Sports and Recreation ........................................... 571
Student Activities .................................................. 572
University Advancement ....................................... 574
Directory ................................................................... 576
Glossary .................................................................... 612
Index ......................................................................... 623
Campus Map ............................................................. 630
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Academic Calendar
2012-2013
UNC Charlotte’s academic year is divided into three
terms: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
FALL 2012
Aug 15 Academic year begins
Aug 20 First day of instruction
Aug 25 First day for Saturday classes
Sep 1 No Saturday classes
Sep 3 HOLIDAY: Labor Day
Oct 8-9 Student recess
Nov 5 Registration for Spring 2013
begins
Nov 21-24 HOLIDAY: Thanksgiving
Dec 5 Last day of instruction
Dec 6 Reading day
Dec 7-14 Final examinations*
Dec 15 Fall Commencement
SPRING 2013
Jan 9 First day of instruction
Jan 12 First day for Saturday classes
Jan 21 HOLIDAY: M.L. King, Jr. Day
Mar 4-9 Spring Break
Mar 25 Registration for Summer 2013
and Fall 2013 begins
Mar 29-30 Spring Recess
Apr 27 Final examinations for Saturday
classes*
Apr 30 Last day of instruction
May 1 Reading day
May 2-9 Final examinations*
May 10 Ceremony Day
May 11 Spring Commencement
May 14 Academic year ends
SUMMER 2013
May 20 - Jun 26 First Summer Term
May 20 - Aug 10 Extended Summer Term
May 27 HOLIDAY: Memorial Day
Jun 27-28 No classes
Jul 1 - Aug 8 Second Summer Term
Jul 4 HOLIDAY: Independence Day
*Common Examinations held on the first day of
exams.
Please note: All dates are subject to change. A
complete list of dates and deadlines is available
online from the Office of the Registrar at
registrar.uncc.edu/calendar. Please check this site for
the most current information.
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Introduction
Reader’s Guide to the
Graduate Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Graduate
Catalog (hereby referred to as the “Catalog”) is
published annually every Spring for the following
academic year, which begins in the Fall. It is also
available online at catalog.uncc.edu.
This Catalog is divided into three sections. The first
section contains information about the academic
calendar, the graduate programs offered, admission to
The Graduate School, student conduct, degree
requirements and academic regulations, and financial
information, including tuition and fees and financial
aid.
The second (or curriculum) section describes the
University’s academic programs in detail. The section
is organized in alphabetical order by the six academic
colleges, followed by each individual program,
including related courses and their descriptions.
The third and final section contains information about
student life on campus, academic resources, and
student services, as well as a faculty directory and
glossary of higher education terminology. Rounding
out this section is an index which is helpful in locating
a topic quickly.
What’s New This Year
New graduate programs and catalog sections that
appear for the first time in this Catalog include:
• M.S. in Health Informatics
• M.S. in Real Estate
• M.A. in Counseling - Addiction Counseling
Specialization
• M.B.A. Concentration in Business Analytics
• Ed.D. in Adult and Community College Education
(in conjunction with North Carolina State
University)
• Fifth Year Program whereby students simultaneously
pursue baccalaureate and master’s degrees
• Glossary of higher education terminology
• Graduate Center section
• History of the University Seal
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Catalog Policies and
Disclaimers
The UNC Charlotte Graduate Catalog is not an
irrevocable contract. Regulations published in it are
subject to change by the University at any time
without notice. University regulations are policy
statements to guide students, faculty, and
administrative officers in achieving the goals of the
institution. Necessary interpretations of these policies
will be made by the appropriate authorities with the
interest of the students and the institution in mind.
Students are encouraged to consult an advisor if they
have questions about the application of any policy.
The University reserves the right to change any of the
rules and regulations of the University at any time,
including those relating to admission, instruction, and
graduation. The University also reserves the right to
withdraw curricula and specific courses, alter course
content, change the calendar, and to impose or
increase fees. All such changes are effective as proper
authorities determine and may apply not only to
prospective students, but also to those who are already
enrolled in the University.
The requirements specified in this Catalog apply to
students who commence their studies at the UNC
Charlotte during the 2012-2013 academic year and
who remain in continuous enrollment at the institution
until they graduate. If requirements are changed,
students may elect to comply with the new
requirements or to remain under the requirements by
which they are governed at the time of the change.
The choice to apply the new requirements must be
declared by students at least one semester prior to
graduation through their academic departments.
Students who change their major/minor are bound by
the requirements of their new major/minor that are in
effect the semester they officially begin studies in the
new program.
Students who are readmitted to the University are
bound by the program and degree requirements in
force at the time of readmission.
Exceptions to these policies may be necessitated by
changes in course offerings, degree programs, or by
action of authorities higher than the University. In that
event, every effort will be made to avoid penalizing
the student.
Student Responsibility
Each student is responsible for the proper completion
of his or her academic program, for familiarity with the
Catalog, for maintaining the grade point average
required, and for meeting all other degree
requirements. Students assume academic and
financial responsibility for the courses in which they
enroll and are relieved of these responsibilities only by
formally terminating enrollment. The advisor will
counsel, but the final responsibility remains that of the
student.
A student is required to have knowledge of and
observe all regulations pertaining to campus life and
student behavior. Students are encouraged to
familiarize themselves with academic terminology
located in the Glossary section of this Catalog.
Email is the official form of communication at the
University; each student is responsible for checking
their uncc.edu email regularly, as well as maintaining
communication with the University and keeping a
current address and telephone number on file with the
Office of the Registrar.
While associated with the University, each student is
expected to participate in campus and community life
in a manner that will reflect credibly upon the student
and the University. The University has enacted two
codes of student responsibility --The UNC Charlotte
Code of Student Academic Integrity and The UNC
Charlotte Code of Student Responsibility -- which are
summarized in this Catalog and available in full online
at legal.uncc.edu/chapter-400. As students willingly
accept the benefits of membership in the UNC
Charlotte academic community, they acquire
obligations to observe and uphold the principles and
standards that define the terms of UNC Charlotte
community cooperation and make those benefits
possible. This includes completion of institutional
surveys as requested by the University for program
assessment and improvement.
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Graduate Degree and
Non-Degree Programs
COLLEGE AND PROGRAM DEGREE
Certificate Master's Doctorate
College of Arts + Architecture
Architecture MArch
Art Education (interdisciplinary) Graduate
Dance Education (interdisciplinary) Graduate
Music - Violin Graduate
Music – Vocal Pedagogy Graduate
Theatre Education (interdisciplinary) Graduate
Urban Design MUD
Belk College of Business
Accountancy MACC
Business Administration MBA PhD
Economics MS
Mathematical Finance (interdisciplinary) MS
MBA Plus Post-Master’s
Organizational Science (interdisciplinary) PhD
Real Estate Graduate MSRE
College of Computing and Informatics
Advanced Databases and Knowledge Discovery Graduate
Bioinformatics MS
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology PhD
Bioinformatics Applications Graduate
Bioinformatics Technology Graduate
Computer Science MS
Computing and Information Systems PhD
Game Design and Development Graduate
Health Informatics (interdisciplinary) MS
Healthcare Information Technology (interdisciplinary) Graduate
Information Security and Privacy Graduate
Information Technology MS
Management of Information Technology Graduate
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COLLEGE AND PROGRAM DEGREE
Certificate Master's Doctorate
College of Education
Art Education (interdisciplinary) Graduate
Child & Family Studies Graduate MEd
Counseling PhD
Counseling - Addiction Counseling MA
Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA
Counseling – School Counseling Post Master’s MA
Curriculum and Instruction (interdisciplinary) PhD
Curriculum and Supervision Post-Master’s MEd
Dance Education (interdisciplinary) Graduate
Educational Leadership EdD
Elementary Education Graduate MEd, MAT
Elementary School Mathematics Graduate
Foreign Language Education
French Graduate MAT
German Graduate MAT
Spanish Graduate MAT
Instructional Systems Technology Graduate MEd
Middle Grades Education
English/Language Arts Graduate MEd, MAT
Mathematics Graduate MEd, MAT
Science Graduate MEd, MAT
Social Studies Graduate MEd, MAT
Play Therapy Graduate
Reading, Language, and Literacy MEd
School Administration Post-Master’s MSAD
Secondary Education
Comprehensive Science Graduate MEd, MAT
English Graduate MA, MAT
Mathematics Graduate MA, MAT
Social Studies Graduate MEd, MAT
Special Education PhD
Academically Gifted Graduate MEd
Adapted Curriculum Graduate MEd, MAT
Autism Spectrum Disorders Graduate
General Curriculum Graduate MEd, MAT
Substance Abuse Counseling Graduate
Teaching English as a Second Language Graduate MEd, MAT
Theatre Education (interdisciplinary) Graduate
The William States Lee College of Engineering
Engineering, General MSE
Civil Engineering MSCE
Construction and Facilities Management MS
Electrical Engineering MSEE PhD
Engineering Management MS
Fire Protection and Administration M
Infrastructure and Environmental Systems (interdisciplinary) PhD
Mechanical Engineering MSME PhD
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COLLEGE AND PROGRAM DEGREE
Certificate Master's Doctorate
College of Health and Human Services
Clinical Exercise Physiology MS
Community Health Promotion Graduate
Health Administration MHA
Health Services Research (interdisciplinary) PhD
Health Informatics (interdisciplinary) MS
Healthcare Information Technology (interdisciplinary) Graduate
Public Health MSPH
Social Work MSW
School of Nursing
Nurse Anesthesia Across the Lifespan Post-Master’s MSN
Nursing – Advanced Clinical Nursing
Adult Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s MSN
Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing MSN
Nurse Practitioner Across the Lifespan Post-Master’s MSN
Nursing – Systems/Population Nursing
Nurse Administrator Graduate MSN
Nurse Educator Graduate MSN
Community/Public Health Nursing MSN
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Africana Studies Graduate
Anthropology MA
Arts Administration Graduate
Biology MA, MS PhD
Chemistry MS
Cognitive Science Graduate
Communication Studies Graduate MA
Criminal Justice MS
Earth Sciences MS
Emergency Management Graduate
English MA
English Education MA
Ethics & Applied Philosophy Graduate MA
Gender, Sexuality, & Women’s Studies Graduate
Geography MA PhD
Gerontology Graduate MA
Health Psychology (interdisciplinary) PhD
History MA
Infrastructure and Environmental Systems (interdisciplinary) PhD
Latin American Studies MA
Liberal Studies MA
Mathematical Finance (interdisciplinary) MS
Mathematics MS
Mathematics, Applied MS PhD
Mathematics Education MA
Nanoscale Science (interdisciplinary) PhD
Nonprofit Management Graduate
Optical Science & Engineering MS PhD
Organizational Science (interdisciplinary) PhD
Physics, Applied MS
Psychology-Clinical & Community MA
Psychology-Industrial & Organizational MA
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COLLEGE AND PROGRAM DEGREE
Certificate Master's Doctorate
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (continued)
Public Administration MPAD
Public Budgeting and Finance Graduate
Public Policy PhD
Religious Studies MA
Sociology MA
Spanish MA
Technical/Professional Writing Graduate
Translating/Translation Studies (Spanish) Graduate
Urban Management and Policy Graduate
Graduate Center
Adult and Community College Education* EdD
*These degrees are not offered by UNC Charlotte. They are offered by other UNC system institutions. However,
classes are taught on the UNC Charlotte main campus by faculty from these institutions.
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The University
northcarolina.edu
uncc.edu
The University
of North Carolina
In North Carolina, all the public educational
institutions that grant baccalaureate degrees are part
of the University of North Carolina (UNC). The multi-campus
state university system encompasses 16 such
institutions, as well as the NC School of Science and
Mathematics, the nation’s first public residential high
school for gifted students. Chartered by the North
Carolina General Assembly in 1789, the University of
North Carolina was the first public university in the
United States to open its doors and the only one to
graduate students in the eighteenth century. The first
class was admitted in Chapel Hill in 1795. For the
next 136 years, the only campus of the University of
North Carolina was at Chapel Hill.
Additional institutions of higher education, diverse in
origin and purpose, began to win sponsorship from
the General Assembly beginning as early as 1877.
Five were historically black institutions, and another
was founded to educate American Indians. Some
began as high schools. Several were created to
prepare teachers for the public schools. Others had a
technological emphasis. One is a training school for
performing artists.
The 1931 session of the General Assembly redefined
the University of North Carolina to include three
state-supported institutions: the campus at Chapel
Hill (now the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill), North Carolina State College (now North
Carolina State University), and Woman's College
(now the University of North Carolina at Greensboro).
The new multi-campus University operated with one
board of trustees and one president. By 1969, three
additional campuses had joined the University
through legislative action: the University of North
Carolina at Charlotte, the University of North Carolina
at Asheville, and the University of North Carolina at
Wilmington.
In 1971, legislation was passed bringing into the
University of North Carolina the state's ten remaining
public senior institutions, each of which had until
then been legally separate: Appalachian State
University, East Carolina University, Elizabeth City
State University, Fayetteville State University, North
Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University,
North Carolina Central University, the North Carolina
School of the Arts (now the University of North
Carolina School of the Arts), Pembroke State
University (now the University of North Carolina at
Pembroke), Western Carolina University, and
Winston-Salem State University. In 1985, the NC
School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) was
declared an affiliated school of the University; in July
2007, NCSSM by legislative action became a
constituent institution of the University of North
Carolina. All the schools and universities welcome
students of both sexes and all races.
The UNC Board of Governors is the policy-making
body legally charged with "the general determination,
control, supervision, management, and governance of
all affairs of the constituent institutions." It elects the
president, who administers the University. The 32
voting members of the Board of Governors are elected
by the General Assembly for four-year terms. Former
board chairmen and board members who are former
governors of North Carolina may continue to serve for
limited periods as non-voting members emeriti. The
president of the UNC Association of Student
Governments or that student's designee is also a non-voting
member.
Each of the UNC campuses is headed by a chancellor
who is chosen by the Board of Governors on the
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president's nomination and is responsible to the
president. Each university has a board of trustees
consisting of eight members elected by the Board of
Governors, four appointed by the governor, and the
president of the student body, who serves ex officio.
(The UNC School of the Arts has two additional ex
officio members; and the NC School of Science and
Mathematics has a 27-member board as required by
law.) Each board of trustees holds extensive powers
over academic and other operations of its campus on
delegation from the Board of Governors.
In addition to its teaching role, the University of North
Carolina has a long-standing commitment to public
service. The UNC Center for Public Television, the
UNC Health Care System, the cooperative extension
and research services, nine area health education
centers, and myriad other University programs and
facilities reap social and economic benefits for the
state and its people.
The University of
North Carolina at
Charlotte
UNC Charlotte is one of a generation of universities
founded in metropolitan areas of the United States
immediately after World War II in response to rising
education demands generated by the war and its
technology.
To serve returning veterans, North Carolina opened
14 evening college centers in communities across the
state. The Charlotte Center opened Sept. 23, 1946,
offering evening classes to 278 freshmen and
sophomore students in the facilities of Charlotte’s
Central High School. After three years, the state
closed the centers, declaring that on-campus facilities
were sufficient to meet the needs of returning veterans
and recent high school graduates.
Charlotte’s education and business leaders, long
aware of the area’s unmet needs for higher education,
moved to have the Charlotte Center taken over by the
city school district and operated as Charlotte College,
offering the first two years of college courses. Later
the same leaders asked Charlotte voters to approve a
two-cent tax to support that college.
Charlotte College drew students from the city,
Mecklenburg County and from a dozen surrounding
counties. The two-cent tax was later extended to all
of Mecklenburg County. Ultimately financial support
for the college became a responsibility of the State of
North Carolina.
As soon as Charlotte College was firmly established,
efforts were launched to give it a campus of its own.
With the backing of Charlotte business leaders and
legislators from Mecklenburg and surrounding
counties, land was acquired on the northern fringe of
the city and bonds were passed to finance new
facilities. In 1961, Charlotte College moved its
growing student body into two new buildings on what
was to become a 1,000-acre campus 10 miles from
downtown Charlotte.
Three years later, the North Carolina legislature
approved bills making Charlotte College a four-year,
state-supported college. The next year, 1965, the
legislature approved bills creating the University of
North Carolina at Charlotte, the fourth campus of the
statewide university system. In 1969, the university
began offering programs leading to master’s degrees.
In 1992, it was authorized to offer programs leading
to doctoral degrees.
Today, with an enrollment ranking it fourth among the
17 schools in the UNC system, it is the largest public
university in the greater Charlotte metropolitan region.
A doctoral institution, UNC Charlotte serves the
region through applied research, knowledge transfer
and engaged community service.
More than 900 full-time teaching faculty comprise the
University’s academic departments, and the 2011 Fall
enrollment exceeded 25,000 students, including
almost 5,000 graduate students.
Mission Statement
Approved by the Board of Governors on November
20, 2009.
UNC Charlotte is North Carolina’s urban research
university. It leverages its location in the state’s largest
city to offer internationally competitive programs of
research and creative activity, exemplary
undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs,
and a focused set of community engagement
initiatives. UNC Charlotte maintains a particular
commitment to addressing the cultural, economic,
educational, environmental, health, and social needs
of the greater Charlotte region.
In fulfilling this mission, we value:
• Accessible and affordable quality education that
equips students with intellectual and professional
skills, ethical principles, and an international
perspective.
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• A strong foundation in liberal arts and
opportunities for experiential education to
enhance students’ personal and professional
growth.
• A robust intellectual environment that values
social and cultural diversity, free expression,
collegiality, integrity, and mutual respect.
• A safe, diverse, team-oriented, ethically
responsible, and respectful workplace
environment that develops the professional
capacities of our faculty and staff.
To achieve a leadership position in higher education,
we will:
• Implement our Academic Plan and related
administrative plans.
• Rigorously assess our progress using benchmarks
appropriate to the goals articulated by our
programs and in our plans.
• Serve as faithful stewards of the public and
private resources entrusted to us and provide
effective and efficient administrative services that
exceed the expectations of our diverse
constituencies.
• Create meaningful collaborations among
university, business, and community leaders to
address issues and opportunities of the region.
• Develop an infrastructure that makes learning
accessible to those on campus and in our
community and supports the scholarly activities
of the faculty.
• Pursue opportunities to enhance personal
wellness through artistic, athletic, or recreational
activities.
• Operate an attractive, environmentally
responsible and sustainable campus integrated
with the retail and residential neighborhoods that
surround us.
The Colleges
UNC Charlotte’s largest academic units are its
colleges. Each consists of smaller units called
schools, departments, or programs.
College of Arts + Architecture
The College of Arts + Architecture combines the
Departments of Architecture, Art and Art History,
Dance, Music, and Theatre disciplines to collaborate,
expand programs, reach new audiences, research and
develop a new generation of leaders.
Belk College of Business
The College of Business offers outstanding business
education programs in a variety of disciplines in
Charlotte, one of the country's fastest-growing cities
and one of the most exciting financial services centers
in the world. The Belk College is one of the largest
business programs in the Carolinas.
College of Computing and Informatics
The College of Computing and Informatics is a
recognized leader for competitive, innovative and
market-responsive computing and informatics
education. They develop focused, trend-setting
research excellence with national and international
recognition, and are recognized as the leader and go-to
place for partnerships and collaborations.
College of Education
The College of Education offers undergraduate
programs in Child and Family Development,
Elementary, Middle Grades, Special Education, and
Secondary Education with a variety of concentrations
available. Students prepare for the challenging,
meaningful, and rewarding careers of teaching,
counseling, and educational leadership.
The William States Lee College of
Engineering
The College of Engineering is a community of
students, faculty, and industry partners who study,
design, research and build together. From the
bachelor's to the doctoral level, College of
Engineering students participate in experiential,
hands-on projects while learning to visualize, design,
create, build and apply.
College of Health and Human Services
The College of Health and Human Services is
comprised of the Departments of Kinesiology, Public
Health Sciences, and Social Work, and the School of
Nursing, with a focus on achieving excellence in
teaching, research and service. The college offers
graduate and undergraduate degrees and certificate
programs.
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is the oldest
and largest college within the University. It serves
half the undergraduate majors with a host of programs
in the humanities, physical sciences, and social
sciences. It is an academic community engaged in
advancing the discovery, dissemination and
application of knowledge in the traditional areas of
liberal arts and sciences and in emerging areas of
study. As a community focused on learning and
teaching, the college is guided by a commitment to
humanistic values and ethical conduct, by a creative
and entrepreneurial frame of mind, and by an
awareness of the global context in which the
University exists.
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University Structure
UNC Charlotte is organized into four administrative
divisions: Academic Affairs, Business Affairs, Student
Affairs, and University Advancement. These
divisions, as well as Athletics, Legal Affairs, and
Internal Audit, all report to the Chancellor.
Academic Affairs
The Division of Academic Affairs includes Academic
Services; Enrollment Management; Information and
Technology Services; International Programs; Library;
Metropolitan Studies and Extended Academic
Programs; Research and Economic Development; The
Graduate School; University College; and seven
discipline-based colleges: the Colleges of Arts +
Architecture, Business, Computing and Informatics,
Education, Engineering, Health and Human Services,
and Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Business Affairs
The Division of Business Affairs includes Business
Services; Environmental Health and Safety Office,
Facilities Management; Financial Services; Human
Resources; Policy and Public Safety; Risk
Management, Safety, and Security; and Systems
Development.
Student Affairs
The Division of Student Affairs includes departments
and services which assist students through every
aspect of their education, as well as providing social
opportunities. Included are offices and services such
as the Counseling Center, Dean of Students, Housing
and Residence Life, Recreational Services, Student
Activities, Student Health Center, and the Student
Union.
University Advancement
The Division of University Advancement includes
Broadcast Communications, Public Relations, and
Marketing, which serve as UNC Charlotte's primary
contact with members of the news media and external
audiences. They are responsible for communicating
information that promotes the people, programs,
news, and events of UNC Charlotte. Marketing is also
responsible for implementing an integrated
communications and marketing plan for the
University, including the University website.
Additionally, this division includes the Offices of
Alumni Affairs, Community Affairs, Constituent
Relations, and University Development.
Equal Opportunity
and Affirmative
Action
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
recognizes a moral, economic, and legal
responsibility to ensure equal employment
opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color,
religion, gender (except when gender is a bona fide
occupational qualification), sexual orientation, age,
national origin, physical or mental disability (except
when making accommodations for physical or mental
disabilities would impose undue hardship on the
conduct of University business), or veteran status.
This policy is a fundamental necessity for the
continued growth and development of this University.
Nondiscriminatory consideration shall be afforded
applicants and employees in all employment actions
including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion,
placement, transfer, layoff, leave of absence, and
termination. All personnel actions pertaining to either
academic or nonacademic positions to include such
matters as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs,
return from layoffs, University-sponsored training,
education, tuition assistance, and social and
recreational programs shall be administered according
to the same principles of equal opportunity.
Promotion and advancement decisions shall be made
in accordance with the principles of equal
opportunity, and the University shall, as a general
policy, attempt to fill existing position vacancies from
qualified persons already employed by the University.
Outside applicants may be considered concurrently at
the discretion of the selecting official. The University
has established reporting and monitoring systems to
ensure adherence to this policy of nondiscrimination.
Affirmative Action
Our philosophy concerning equal employment
opportunity is affirmed and promoted in the
University's Affirmative Action Plan. To facilitate
UNC Charlotte's affirmative action efforts on behalf of
disabled workers, veterans (including veterans of the
Vietnam Era), individuals who qualify and wish to
benefit from the Affirmative Action Plan are invited
and encouraged to identify themselves. This
information is provided voluntarily, and refusal of
employees to identify themselves as veterans or
disabled persons will not subject them to discharge or
disciplinary action. Unless otherwise required by
law, the information obtained will be kept
confidential in the manner required by law, except
that supervisors and managers may be informed about
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restrictions on the work or duties of disabled persons
and about necessary accommodations.
Discriminatory Personal Conduct
The University seeks to promote a fair, humane, and
respectful environment for its faculty, staff, and
students. To that end, University policy explicitly
prohibits sexual harassment, racial harassment, and
all other personal conduct which inappropriately
asserts that sex, race, color, ethnicity, sexual
orientation, religion, veteran status, disability, age, or
ancestry are relevant to consideration of individual
worth or individual performance. The same policies
provide procedures for the informal or formal
resolution of instances where such behavior is
suspected or alleged. The policies have received
wide distribution and are available for inspection in
all administrative offices on campus as well as online
at legal.uncc.edu/chapter-500.
Accreditation
UNC Charlotte is accredited by the Commission on
Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools to award baccalaureate, master’s, and
doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on
Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia
30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about
the accreditation of UNC Charlotte. The following
questions, comments, and complaints should be
directed to the Commission on Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools:
1) to learn about the accreditation status of the
institution
2) to file a third-party comment at the time of the
institution’s decennial review
3) to file a complaint against the institution for
alleged non-compliance with a standard or
requirement
Other inquiries about the institution such as
admission requirements, financial aid, educational
programs, etc., should be addressed directly to the
institution and not to the Commission’s office.
Graduate School
The University is a member of the Council of
Graduate Schools, the Conference of Southern
Graduate Schools, and The North Carolina
Conference of Graduate Schools.
College of Arts + Architecture
The Bachelor of Architecture and Master of
Architecture are accredited professional degree
programs as recognized by the National Architectural
Accrediting Board (NAAB).
College of Business
The programs in business and accounting are
accredited by AACSB International - The Association
to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
College of Education
The University’s professional education programs for
BK-12 teachers, counselors, and administrators are
approved by the North Carolina Department of Public
Instruction (NCDPI) and accredited by the National
Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE).
Counseling programs in Counselor Education are
accredited by the Council for Accreditation of
Counseling and Related Educational Programs
(CACREP).
College of Engineering
The civil, computer, electrical, and mechanical
engineering programs are accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET; and
the civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering
technology programs are accredited by the
Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET,
www.abet.org.
College of Health and Human Services
The baccalaureate and master’s programs in the
School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission
on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle,
NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, 202-887-
6791. The BSN program is approved by the North
Carolina Board of Nursing. The Nursing Anesthesia
program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation
of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs (COA).
The Bachelor of Athletic Training program is
accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of
Athletic Training Education (CAATE) through October
2018. Both the Bachelor of Science in Exercise
Science program and the Master of Science in Clinical
Exercise Physiology are accredited by the Commission
on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP) through January 2014.
The Master of Health Administration program is
accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of
Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). The
Public Health Programs (BSPH and MSPH) in the
Department of Public Health Sciences are accredited
by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
through June 2014.
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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
The Department of Chemistry is on the approval list of
the American Chemical Society.
The Public Relations program within the Department
of Communication Studies is certified by the Public
Relations Society of America (PRSA).
The Master of Public Administration program is
accredited by the National Association of Schools of
Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).
The Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social
Work programs are accredited by the Council on
Social Work Education (CSWE).
The Campus
Main Campus
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the
largest institution of higher education in the Charlotte
region and is a genuine urban university. The main
campus is in University City, one of the fastest
growing areas of the Charlotte region, located off WT
Harris Boulevard on NC 49 near its intersection with
US 29, and only eight miles from the interchange of
Interstates 85 and 77. Campus facilities are
comprised of contemporary buildings, including many
constructed in the past ten years and more on the
way. In addition to classrooms and well-equipped
laboratories, the University offers arts and athletic
facilities, dining facilities, and residence
accommodations. The campus is designed for the
pedestrian, and facilities are generally accessible to
students with disabilities.
Center City
The University also has a substantial presence in
Charlotte Center City, as it offers select upper-division
undergraduate and graduate courses and a variety of
continuing personal and professional development
programs at its UNC Charlotte Uptown location.
Classes are scheduled for the convenience of persons
employed in or living near the central business core of
the city.
Students in UNC Charlotte’s MBA program, other
graduate programs, and continuing education
programs attend classes in the Center City Building in
Uptown Charlotte at the corner of Brevard and Ninth
streets. The facility has 143,000 total square feet for
offices and academic programs in graduate,
professional, and continuing education.
The 49ers
The nickname, the 49ers, was chosen in recognition
of the importance of the year 1949 in the history of
the University. UNC Charlotte, which began as an
off-campus center of the University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill, would have died in 1949 had Bonnie
Cone and her supporters not convinced the N.C.
Legislature that Charlotte needed a permanent
college. Charlotte College was established that year.
Additionally, the campus is located on N.C. Highway
49, and Charlotte has a rich gold mining history -- the
term "49ers" symbolizes gold mining. A bronze statue
of the 49ers Gold Miner sits in front of the Reese
Administration building on campus. The statue
recalls the region's history as a gold mining center
and symbolizes the pioneering spirit and
determination that has led to UNC Charlotte's
dramatic growth.
University Logo
UNC Charlotte's logo has become one of the
Charlotte region's most distinctive insignia. The logo
is suggestive of a "crown,"
reminiscent of Queen Charlotte
of England, for whom the city of
Charlotte is named. The crown
emphasizes UNC Charlotte’s
relationship with the Queen City,
alludes to academics with shapes that resemble an
open book, and exudes excellence with a torch-like
shape at the top, which can also be interpreted as the
top of a graduation cap.
University Seal
UNC Charlotte became the fourth campus of the
University of North Carolina in July of 1965. In the
fall of 1965, the new UNC Charlotte seal was chosen
by a committee of students (the three upper-class
presidents), three faculty members, and the school
publicity director, who served as
chair. Final approval was given
by Acting Chancellor Bonnie
Cone.
UNC Charlotte seal’s elements
are: the modern arches (the
tulip design from the canopy of
the Kennedy Building) at the top to
symbolize that this is a twentieth century university;
two Cs in the middle to represent Charlotte College,
from which the new campus sprang; and the pine
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cone at the bottom for the Old North State [land of
the longleaf pine]. The date on the seal is 1946, the
year in which the institution began as the Charlotte
Center of the University of North Carolina.
Alma Mater
UNC Charlotte's Alma Mater has deep roots in the
institution's history. It was part of an "Academic
Festival March" composed for UNC Charlotte by
James Helme Sutcliffe, a Charlotte composer and
music critic who lived in Germany at the time. Dr.
Loy Witherspoon, professor of religious studies,
commissioned the March in 1965 when he learned
that Charlotte College would become a campus of
The University of North Carolina. The March was first
performed in 1967 at the installation of Dean W.
Colvard as UNC Charlotte's first chancellor.
Afterwards, it was performed as a recessional at every
Commencement during Dean W. Colvard's tenure as
chancellor. When UNC Charlotte founder Bonnie
Cone heard the March, she said, "I can hear an alma
mater in it," referring to a hymn-like refrain. Dr.
Robert Rieke, a professor of history, also heard an
alma mater in it.
On a 1990 trip to Germany, Rieke visited Sutcliffe,
picked up a recording of the March, and began
writing words to fit the final refrain. On Christmas Eve
1991, he sent Bonnie Cone the words and music as a
Christmas present to her and to the University, from
which he had retired a year earlier. Chancellor James
H. Woodward approved the composition as the
University's Alma Mater in April 1992. It was sung
for the first time at the following May Commencement
and has been performed at every Commencement
since.
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The Graduate School
graduateschool.uncc.edu
Associate Provost for Graduate Programs
and Dean of the Graduate School: Dr. Thomas L. Reynolds
Senior Associate Dean of the Graduate School: Dr. Susan M. Sell
Associate Dean of the Graduate School: Ms. Johnna W. Watson
Assistant Dean of the Graduate School: Dr. Katherine Hall-Hertel
Director of the Graduate Center: Mr. Joshua Hertel
Dean, College of Arts + Architecture: Mr. Kenneth A. Lambla
Dean, Belk College of Business: Dr. Steven Ott
Dean, College of Computing and Informatics: Dr. Yi Deng
Dean, College of Education: Dr. Mary Lynne Calhoun
Dean, The William States Lee College of Engineering:
Dr. Robert E. Johnson
Dean, College of Health and Human Services:
Dr. Nancy Fey-Yensan
Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences: Dr. Nancy A. Gutierrez
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte was
established in 1965 by the North Carolina General
Assembly, which transformed Charlotte College, with
beginnings in 1946, into a campus of The University
of North Carolina. The Graduate School was
established in 1985 with the appointment of the first
Dean of the Graduate School, although graduate
degree programs had been offered since 1969.
Today, more than 800 members of the Graduate
Faculty and approximately 5,000 graduate students
participate in a broad array of graduate programs at
the master's and doctoral levels and in graduate
certificate programs.
The executive and administrative affairs of the
Graduate School are carried out by the Associate
Provost for Graduate Programs and Dean of the
Graduate School, who acts in cooperation with the
deans of the seven disciplinary colleges of Arts +
Architecture, Business, Computing & Informatics,
Education, Engineering, Health & Human Services,
and Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Graduate Student Core Competencies
Unlike undergraduate education, graduate education
is intended to develop independent, specialized skills
and knowledge in a particular academic discipline.
Graduate students completing a master’s or doctoral
degree should be able to claim competency in a range
of skills, in addition to expertise in their academic
discipline. The following “core competencies” are
intended to reflect the broad range of skills a graduate
student at UNC Charlotte could expect to develop,
depending on their specific program of study. The
ways in which these competencies are taught or
interpreted will vary by program and will reflect the
expectations of the specific degree program in which
the student is enrolled.
1) Communication: Graduate students at UNC
Charlotte will further communication skills
needed in order to effectively and persuasively
write and speak in a variety of media and forums.
This includes the preparation of scholarly and
peer reviewed publications and grants, public
speaking skills, facilitating group discussions, and
facilitating positive interpersonal relationships
through communication.
2) Leadership: Leadership skills are invaluable in
academia and beyond. UNC Charlotte students
will have wide ranging opportunities to develop
the skills necessary in order to motivate, inspire,
and manage others. The Graduate School will
support the development of ethical, competent
leaders in academia and practice, ensuring
success in a variety of contexts. Mentorship,
effective decision-making, problem solving and
change management skills will be cultivated
through graduate studies at UNC Charlotte.
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3) Teaching and Instruction: Students who pursue
careers in academia will be prepared to
effectively teach in all types of settings, creating
engaging learning environments. They will have
an understanding of the challenges presented in
inclusive classrooms, and they will master the
skills needed to create dynamic learning in any
environment. UNC Charlotte graduates seeking
academic careers will be competent with the
most current teaching methods and technologies,
enabling them to stimulate critical, innovative,
and interdisciplinary learning in others.
4) Personal and Professional Responsibility: The
Graduate School not only values and emphasizes
the importance of academic rigor and progress,
but also the holistic development of students.
Graduate students at UNC Charlotte will be
committed to lifelong learning and remain active
in the search for knowledge. Additionally, they
will exhibit fair and ethical conduct both
personally and professionally, and engage in
opportunities to expand their understanding and
appreciation for all forms of diversity.
5) Research and Scholarly Inquiry: Graduate
Students at UNC Charlotte will gain the technical
research and scholarship skills needed for success
in their chosen academic program, while
maintaining a fierce commitment to ethical
practices. These skills will reflect the commitment
to diverse ideas, academic collegiality, and to
continued student learning—concepts inherent in
an interdisciplinary environment.
Graduate Council
The Graduate Council, whose voting members are
elected by the Graduate Faculty, reviews, develops,
and makes recommendations concerning Graduate
School policy. All curricular proposals and all criteria
for membership on the Graduate Faculty come before
the Graduate Council. In addition, the Graduate
Council serves in an advisory capacity to the Dean of
the Graduate School.
Graduate Faculty
In accordance with criteria developed by each
graduate program or unit and approved by the
Graduate Council, the Dean of the Graduate School
appoints members of the Graduate Faculty for
renewable terms. Members of the Graduate Faculty
offer courses and seminars, mentor graduate students,
and supervise research at an advanced level of
scholarship.
Graduate Program Directors
Each graduate program, and in some cases certain
program areas within a discipline, has a Graduate
Program Director. This individual is a member of the
Graduate Faculty and is responsible for coordinating
various functions of the departmental graduate
program. Directors assist students with understanding
program requirements (along with the student’s
specific advisor) and can answer program specific
questions such as transfer credit, prerequisites,
program specific admission requirements, etc.
Graduate Programs
Doctoral and Master’s Degree Programs
UNC Charlotte offers 19 doctoral and 64 master’s
degree programs. To be admitted to a degree
program, an applicant must meet all the requirements
for admission, be recommended for admission by the
program in which he/she proposes to study and
receive final approval for admission by the Graduate
School. Acceptance into one graduate program does
not guarantee acceptance into any other program.
See the “Graduate Degree and Non-Degree
Programs” section of this Catalog for a list of available
programs.
Graduate Certificate Programs
Graduate certificate programs are mechanisms for
students who wish to complete a coherent graduate
program in a defined area. Students are admitted to a
specific graduate certificate program and are advised
by faculty in the unit offering the graduate certificate.
Since the graduate certificate is not a degree, students
may apply the credits earned in the certificate
program toward a single degree that they pursue
either concomitant with pursuing a graduate
certificate or after the certificate has been awarded.
[Please note: time to degree limits do apply.]
Post-Baccalaureate (Non-Degree) Program
Applicants seeking to take courses beyond the
baccalaureate degree for license renewal, for transfer
to another institution, as prerequisites for admission to
a graduate degree program or for personal satisfaction
may be admitted as post-baccalaureate/non-degree
students. A post-baccalaureate student who is
subsequently admitted to a graduate degree or
certificate program may, with the recommendation of
his/her advisor and the approval of the Graduate
School, apply a maximum of six graduate credit hours
acceptably completed in the post-baccalaureate status
toward a degree.
Readmission – All Students
Post-baccalaureate/non-degree, graduate certificate,
and degree-seeking students whose enrollment is
interrupted will remain eligible to register for one
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calendar year without having to reapply for admission
to the University if they are in good standing and have
not exceeded the four, six or eight-year limit for their
academic program of study. After an absence of more
than 12 months, the student’s matriculation will be
closed and the student must apply for readmission;
acceptance is subject to department, program, and
Graduate School approval. Students whose
enrollment is suspended or terminated for academic
reasons should consult the description of the
procedures outlined in the “Academic Standing”
section of the Catalog. Students whose enrollment is
suspended or terminated for disciplinary reasons must
apply through the Admissions Review Committee; see
the UNC Charlotte Code of Student Responsibility
within this Catalog.
Early-Entry to Graduate Programs
See “Registration” under the Degree Requirements
and Academic Regulations section of this Catalog for
details.
Fifth Year Program
See “Registration” under the Degree Requirements
and Academic Regulations section of this Catalog for
details.
Dual Undergraduate and Graduate
Registration
See “Registration” under the Degree Requirements
and Academic Regulations section of this Catalog for
details.
Graduate Student Life
Center for Graduate Life
The Center for Graduate Life (CGL) is the hub of
graduate student life on campus. Located in the Cone
University Center, the CGL offers lounge space
dedicated to graduate students, a state-of-the-art class
room facility available for workshops and classes
relevant to graduate students and administrative
offices that serve graduate students. The Graduate
School’s professional development offerings, teaching
assistance, advocacy and other services are housed in
the CGL. Doctoral students will find many services
tailored to their needs, such as career advising, CV
reviews, and opportunities for interdisciplinary
collaboration. Post doctoral researchers are invited to
use the Center and to attend events, such as the
monthly ethics coffees.
New Graduate Student Orientation
The Graduate School conducts several University-wide
orientation programs for new graduate and post-baccalaureate
students during the course of the year.
Information about the dates and times of these
programs can be found online at
graduateschool.uncc.edu/future-students/orientation.
Information on the Fall semester programs is also sent,
beginning in July, directly to new students admitted
for the Fall semester. All Graduate Teaching
Assistants are required to attend a specific orientation
program prior to the Fall semester as part of their
assistantship contract.
The orientation programs offer information about
various University programs and services for graduate
students; provide publications, including resources
available to support graduate students academically
and socially; various content workshops on issues
relevant to graduate education and graduate student
life; and provide opportunities for students to ask
specific questions.
Many of the individual graduate programs conduct
discipline-specific orientation programs for their new
graduate students. Degree students should contact
their major department for information on programs
that may be available. In addition, the International
Student/Scholar Office (ISSO) conducts orientation
sessions specifically designed for international
graduate students.
Student Involvement
Students at UNC Charlotte are encouraged to
participate in co-curricular activities. UNC Charlotte
acknowledges that graduate students have many,
many priorities in their lives. However, as with so
many other aspects of one’s life, active involvement
enhances the experience and helps individuals
develop skills needed for professional success.
Graduate students are encouraged to participate in
student leadership at some point during their
academic career. In particular, graduate students may
hone skills that will be useful in a variety of academic
and industry professions. An active student body
contributes to the vibrant community of graduate
students and scholars at UNC Charlotte, making
graduate education more relevant to students across
disciplines.
Graduate and Professional Student
Government
The Graduate and Professional Student Government
(GPSG) is the governing and primary organization for
graduate students to present their needs to the
University. The purpose of the Graduate and
Professional Student Government (GPSG), according
to the by-laws, is to serve as an appropriate voice on
campus for graduate students, to meet the various
needs of graduate students, and to establish a liaison
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between graduate faculty, graduate students, and the
University. All graduate students are members of the
GPSG.
In the spring of 1998, the Graduate Student
Association successfully petitioned the student body
through a referendum on the spring student body
elections. The results of this referendum provided a
significant change in the student body constitution
and provided for the Graduate and Professional
Student Government to become a separate governing
body and representative organization for graduate
students. In outlining the reasons for this separation,
the GPSG cited the need for a GPSG office and the
graduate student share of student activity fees to
support: departmental graduate student associations,
graduate student travel to read papers and present
research at academic conferences, and developing a
Graduate Student Research Fair.
During the 1998-1999 academic year, GPSG began
functioning as its own governing body. In the 1999-
2000 academic year, the recognition of current (and
new) graduate student organizations and the funding
of these groups, including the GPSG, became the
responsibility of the Graduate and Professional
Student Government. Since the inception of the
GPSG in its current structure, the availability of
student activity fees to graduate students directly have
increased dramatically. With this new governing
structure, the GPSG has been very successful in
advocating for and supporting graduate student needs.
An annual Research Fair competition was begun in
the spring of 2001 to showcase and reward
excellence in graduate student research across all
disciplines. GPSG continues to be active in new
graduate student orientation, encouraging and
recognizing graduate student organizations and
increasing the amount of student activity fee support
for graduate students. Each graduate program has the
opportunity to be represented on the GPSG senate.
The GPSG Office is located in the Student Union,
room 212Q. More information can be found online
at gpsg.uncc.edu.
Graduate Student Organizations
There are a number of graduate student organizations
directly associated with academic programs. These
include:
• Academy Health Graduate Student Chapter
• American Society for Precision Engineering
• Association of Biology Graduate Students (ABGS)
• Association of Chemistry Graduate Students
• Association of Nanoscience Graduate Students
• CCI Grads
• Charlotte Healthcare Executive Student
Organization
• Communication Studies Graduate Student
Association (CSGSA)
• Educational Leadership Graduate Student Council
(EDLEAD-GSC)
• Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate
Association
• English Graduate Student Association (EGSA)
• Gamma Theta Upsilon (Geography)
• Graduate Business Association
• Graduate History Association
• Graduate Professional Student Government
• Graduate Public Health Association
• Graduate Public Policy Association
• Graduate Social Work Association
• Health Psychology Graduate Student Association
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology Graduate
Association
• International Society for Optical Engineering
(SPIE)
• Master of Architecture Student Society (MASS)
• Master of Public Administration Student Group
(MPASG)
• Mathematics Graduate Student Association
• Mu Tau Beta (Counseling)
• Multicultural Graduate Student Organization
• Organizational Science Graduate Association
• Sigma Phi Omega (Gerontology)
• Urban Educators for Change
Information on each group is available from the
individual academic program department. Some
groups have information available on the Student
Organizations website at studentorgs.uncc.edu.
Please see additional information on the various
programs, offices and services at UNC Charlotte in
the “Student Resources and Services” section of this
Catalog.
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Admission to the
Graduate School
Admissions Information
The University considers all applications without
regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national
origin, disability, age, or religion. All relevant factors
are considered, with major emphasis being placed on
the academic history of the applicant. The intent of
the Graduate School is to offer admission to those
applicants whose credentials indicate a strong
likelihood of success in their selected curricula.
The University reserves the right to withhold or
rescind the admission of an applicant who: (1) fails to
meet any of the requirements for admission at the
time of matriculation, (2) has failed to maintain
satisfactory academic performance in their course of
study prior to enrollment, or (3) has provided
incorrect or misleading information on the
Application for Admission and supporting document
set. Additionally, meeting the minimum admission
requirements does not guarantee admission to a
graduate program and the University reserves the right
to restrict enrollments when necessary because of
budgetary or other constraints.
Application Materials
A separate application, processing fee, statement of
purpose, recommendations forms, and transcripts
must be submitted for each graduate program of study
for which a student applies. Questions about the
application process should be directed to:
Office of Graduate Admissions
UNC Charlotte
9201 University City Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
Telephone: 704-687-5503
Fax: 704-687-3279
E-mail: gradadm@uncc.edu
Web: graduateschool.uncc.edu
Application Deadlines
Students are encouraged to apply and to submit all
supporting documents well in advance of the
published priority deadlines. Some programs have
earlier deadlines and may only admit students to a
particular term. Please contact the department offering
the program to which you are applying for specific
deadline information and/or view the information
online at graduateschool.uncc.edu/future-students.
The Graduate School may alter the date for
acceptance of applications without further notice in
accordance with available resources and/or the
enrollment limitation established by the North
Carolina General Assembly or the University. Note
that applications received or applications that become
complete after the Graduate School’s priority
deadlines may be processed on a space-available
basis.
Term of Entry:
Application and Supporting
Documents Should Be
Submitted By the Following
Priority Deadlines:
Fall May 1
Spring October 1
1st & 2nd Summer
Session
April 1
Note: International students who intend to enroll on
an F-1 or J-1 visa status should apply for admission
before the priority deadlines, if possible.
Application Processing
Applicants apply for admission online; instructions
and the application are available online at
graduateschool.uncc.edu/future-students/
admissions/apply-now. Applications of US
Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Asylees, and
Refugees are processed as “domestic” applications.
Applications of students on, or intending to be on,
temporary visa/status in the USA (i.e. F-1, H-1, H-4
etc) as well as Pending Permanent Residents are
processed as “international applications.” Applicants
should follow application instructions accordingly.
Application Processing Fee
Submission of the online application for admission to
graduate study requires online payment of the U.S.
application fee by credit card. Note that the
application fee may change and the amount required
is accurately reflected in the application instructions
available online.
Application Status
Applicants will receive an online confirmation of
successful submission of their application for
admission to graduate study. Applicants can monitor
the status of their applications within the online
system through which their application was
submitted, utilizing the same username and pin
number.
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TYPES OF ADMISSION
(For Doctoral Degrees, Master’s Degrees, and
Graduate Certificates)
Full Standing
Applicants who meet the general requirements for
admission to graduate study plus any additional
requirements specified by the college or department
of academic concentration for the degree sought will
be admitted to full standing.
Applicants to graduate programs who have not yet
completed their undergraduate degree or who were
admitted with unofficial transcripts will be allowed to
register for one semester and can only continue after
the Graduate School’s receipt of official final
transcripts (and/or diploma/degree certificates)
indicating the award of the baccalaureate
(bachelor’s/undergraduate) degree from a regionally
accredited institution or its equivalent. Students will
have a maximum of one semester to enroll, after
which time a hold will be placed on their accounts to
prevent registration for future terms. Failure to submit
the proper credentials during the first semester of
enrollment will result in a hold on registration for
subsequent terms.
Deferment Policy
An applicant who is admitted to a graduate program
of study who fails to enroll for the term to which
he/she has been admitted is presumed to have
withdrawn his/her application. To be considered for
admission to a future term, a person must submit a
new application, which includes updated data,
processing fee, statement of purpose,
recommendation forms, and transcripts. Generally,
official test scores are maintained on file in the
Graduate School for one year. Applicants on, or
intending to be on, F-1 or J-1 visa status will be
required to provide updated proof of legal status and
financial resources.
Policy on Updating Applications
Applicants who do not submit their supporting
documentation in time to be considered for admission
to the requested term must submit a new application
which includes updated data, processing fee,
statement of purpose, recommendation forms, and
transcripts. Generally, official test scores are
maintained on file in the Graduate School for one
year.
Students whose admission to UNC Charlotte was
denied must reapply for admission to be considered
for admission to a different term or program.
GENERAL APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
Doctoral Degree Programs
In order to be considered for admission to a doctoral
program, an applicant must have a bachelor’s degree
(or its US equivalent) from a regionally accredited
college or university. Some programs admit
baccalaureate (bachelor’s degree) students directly to
the doctoral program, while others require applicants
to have earned a master’s degree.
To be admitted to a doctoral program after a master’s
program, an applicant should have earned an overall
grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in
the master’s degree program. To be admitted to a
doctoral program after a bachelor’s program, an
applicant should have earned an overall GPA of at
least 3.0 in the bachelor’s degree program.
Applicants must also be in good academic standing at
the last institution of higher education attended.
Applications generally consist of the items listed
below, some of which are submitted online, some by
mail by the applicant or by the issuing entity. Any
materials submitted in support of an application for
admission to graduate study become the property of
the University and cannot be returned to the
applicant.
1) The application form must be submitted online
through the Graduate School’s application
system. The online application system can be
accessed via graduateschool.uncc.edu/future-students/
admissions/apply-now. Submission of
the application form requires payment of an
application fee for domestic and international
applicants, which is paid online by credit card;
the fee is neither deductible nor refundable.
2) A Statement of Purpose (essay) must be submitted
online as part of the application submission
process. Applicants must upload the Statement of
Purpose into their application record. The
Statement of Purpose describes the applicant’s
experience, objectives for undertaking graduate
study and research interests, if known. [Note:
Some graduate programs request specific items to
be included in the Statement of Purpose.
Applicants should check the department’s
website or contact the department directly for
further clarification on specific requirements
related to the Statement of Purpose.]
3) At least three recommendation forms from
persons familiar with the applicant’s personal,
academic and/or professional qualifications. The
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recommendation forms must be submitted via the
online application system; letters of
recommendation in support of an individual’s
admission may also be uploaded directly to the
online recommendation form. Recommendations
sent to the Graduate School in any other format,
including surface mail and email, will not be
processed.
4) Official (officially certified) transcripts / mark
sheets / degree certificates of all academic work
attempted beyond high (secondary) school are
required of all students offered admission who
enroll at UNC Charlotte. For the application and
admission processes, unofficial transcripts of each
academic institution of higher education ever
attended must be submitted (and should be
uploaded directly to the online application);
transfer credit posted on the records of other
institutions is unacceptable and transcripts of
these credits must be supplied.
5) Official agency reports of satisfactory test scores
as specified in the section on graduate programs
in this Catalog. GRE/GMAT scores are reportable
from ETS for a period of five years from the date
of the exam. Likewise, the Graduate School
accepts GRE/GMAT scores which are up to five
years old as part of the application process.
GRE/GMAT scores older than five years are
therefore not acceptable since they cannot be
officially reported. Likewise, MAT scores more
than five years old are not accepted. MCAT
scores are accepted by some graduate programs
and should be no older than five years. For
additional information regarding test score
requirements, please see the “Test Information”
section of this Catalog.
6) Official scores on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) or the International English
Language Testing System (IELTS), if English is not
the applicant’s native language and he or she has
not earned a post-secondary degree from a U.S.
institution or graduated from an institution in an
English-speaking country. Required is either a
minimum score of 83 on the Internet-based
TOEFL, a minimum score of 220 on the
computer-based TOEFL, a minimum score of 557
on the paper-based TOEFL, or a minimum overall
band score of 6.5 on the IELTS.
Notes:
1) Applicants with records of high quality who do
not fulfill these requirements should discuss with
the Graduate Program Director other factors that
may have a bearing on admission. Some
programs have higher standards or additional
admission requirements. Additionally, there may
be prerequisites for certain programs and
applicants should consult the Graduate Program
Director to identify prerequisites. A separate
application for admission is required for each
graduate, post-baccalaureate, and certificate
program of study at UNC Charlotte.
2) All applicants submitting transcripts and degree
certificates from non-U.S. educational institutions
should note that bachelor’s degrees awarded by
non-U.S. schools may or may not be considered
equivalent to the U.S. bachelor’s degree.
Recipients of degrees that are not at least
equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree may not be
eligible for graduate study at UNC Charlotte.
3) International Students should see the “Additional
Admission Requirements for all International
Applicants” section of this Catalog for additional
requirements.
Master’s Degree Programs
The applicant must possess at least a bachelor’s
degree, or its US equivalent, from a regionally
accredited college or university, and must have
attained an overall grade point average of at least 3.0
(based on a 4.0 scale) on all of the applicant’s
previous work beyond high school. If an applicant
has earned or attempted a post-baccalaureate degree
(i.e., a master’s, doctoral, or other), grades in that
program will also be taken into consideration.
Applicants must also be in good academic standing at
the last institution of higher education attended.
Applications generally consist of the items listed
below, most of which are submitted online. Any
materials submitted in support of an application for
admission to graduate study become the property of
the University and cannot be returned to the
applicant.
1) The application form must be submitted online
through the Graduate School’s application
system. The online application system can be
accessed via graduateschool.uncc.edu/future-students/
admissions/apply-now. Submission of
the application form requires payment of an
application fee, which is paid online by credit
card; the fee is neither deductible nor refundable.
2) A Statement of Purpose (essay) must be submitted
online as part of the application submission
process. Applicants must upload the Statement of
Purpose into their application record. The
Statement of Purpose describes the applicant’s
experience and objectives for undertaking
graduate study. [Note: Some graduate programs
request specific items to be included in the
Statement of Purpose. Applicants should check
the department’s website or contact the
department directly for further clarification on
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specific requirements related to the Statement of
Purpose.]
3) At least three recommendation forms from
persons familiar with the applicant’s personal,
academic and/or professional qualifications. The
recommendation forms must be submitted via the
online application system; letters of
recommendation in support of an individual’s
admission may also be uploaded directly to the
online recommendation form. Recommendations
sent to the Graduate School in any other format,
including surface mail and email, will not be
processed.
4) Official (officially certified) transcripts / mark
sheets / degree certificates of all academic work
attempted beyond high (secondary) school are
required of all students offered admission who
enroll at UNC Charlotte. For the application and
admission processes, unofficial transcripts of each
academic institution of higher education ever
attended must be submitted (and should be
uploaded directly to the online application);
transfer credit posted on the records of other
institutions is unacceptable and transcripts of
these credits must be supplied.
5) Official agency reports of satisfactory test scores
as specified in the section on graduate programs
in this Catalog. GRE/GMAT scores are reportable
from ETS for a period of five years from the date
of the exam. Likewise, the Graduate School
accepts GRE/GMAT scores which are up to five
years old as part of the application process.
GRE/GMAT scores older than five years old are
therefore not acceptable since the scores cannot
be officially reported. Likewise, MAT scores
more than five years old are not accepted. MCAT
scores are accepted by some graduate programs
and should be no older than five years. For
additional information regarding test score
requirements, please see the “Test Information”
section of this Catalog.
6) Official scores on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) or the International English
Language Testing System (IELTS), if English is not
the applicant’s native language and he or she has
not earned a post-secondary degree from a U.S.
institution or graduated from an institution in an
English-speaking country. Required is either a
minimum score of 83 on the Internet-based
TOEFL, a minimum score of 220 on the
computer-based TOEFL, a minimum score of 557
on the paper-based TOEFL, or a minimum overall
band score of 6.5 on the IELTS.
Notes:
1) Acceptance into each program must be approved
by the department or college offering the program
and by the Graduate School. Meeting minimum
requirements for admission does not guarantee
acceptance into a program. There may be
prerequisites for certain master’s programs and
applicants should consult the coordinator for the
master’s program to identify prerequisites. A
separate application for admission is required for
each graduate, post-baccalaureate, and certificate
program of study at UNC Charlotte.
2) All applicants submitting transcripts and degree
certificates from non-U.S. educational institutions
should note that bachelor’s degrees awarded by
non-U.S. schools may or may not be considered
equivalent to the U.S. bachelor’s degree.
Recipients of degrees that are not at least
equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree may not be
eligible for graduate study at UNC Charlotte.
3) International Students should see the “Additional
Admission Requirements for all International
Applicants” section of this Catalog for additional
requirements.
Graduate Certificate Programs
The applicant must possess at least a bachelor’s
degree, or its equivalent, from a regionally accredited
college or university and must have attained an
overall grade point average of at least 3.0 (based on a
4.0 scale) on all previous work completed beyond
high school (secondary school). If the applicant has
earned or attempted a post-baccalaureate degree (i.e.,
master’s, doctoral, or other), grades in that program
will also be taken into consideration. Applicants must
also be in good academic standing at the last
institution of higher education attended.
Applications generally consist of the items listed
below, some of which are submitted online, some by
mail by the applicant or by the issuing entity. Any
materials submitted in support of an application for
admission to graduate study become the property of
the University and cannot be returned to the
applicant.
1) The application form must be submitted online
through the Graduate School’s application
system. The online application system can be
accessed online at
graduateschool.uncc.edu/future-students/
admissions/apply-now. Submission of
the application form requires payment of an
application fee, which is paid online by credit
card; the fee is neither deductible nor refundable.
2) A Statement of Purpose (essay) must be submitted
online as part of the application submission
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process. Applicants must upload the Statement of
Purpose into their application record. The
Statement of Purpose describes the applicant’s
experience and objectives for undertaking
graduate study. [Note: Some graduate programs
request specific items to be included in the
Statement of Purpose. Applicants should check
the department’s website or contact the
department directly for further clarification on
specific requirements related to the Statement of
Purpose].
3) Official (officially certified) transcripts / mark
sheets / degree certificates of all academic work
attempted beyond high (secondary) school are
required of all students offered admission who
enroll at UNC Charlotte. For the application and
admission processes, unofficial transcripts of each
academic institution of higher education ever
attended must be submitted (and should be
uploaded directly to the online application);
transfer credit posted on the records of other
institutions is unacceptable and transcripts of
these credits must be supplied.
4) Official scores on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) or the International English
Language Testing System (IELTS), if English is not
the applicant’s native language and he or she has
not earned a post-secondary degree from a U.S.
institution or graduated from an institution in an
English-speaking country. Required is either a
minimum score of 83 on the Internet-based
TOEFL, a minimum score of 220 on the
computer-based TOEFL, a minimum score of 557
on the paper-based TOEFL, or a minimum overall
band score of 6.5 on the IELTS.
Some programs may also require:
• Standardized test scores such as GRE, GMAT
or MAT.
• Recommendation forms.
• Additional admission requirements as
specified in program descriptions available at
the departments’ websites.
Notes:
1) There may be prerequisites for a graduate
certificate program and applicants should consult
the coordinator for the graduate certificate
program to identify prerequisites. Admission to a
graduate certificate program does not ensure
admission into a master’s or doctoral degree
program. A separate application for admission is
required for each graduate-level program of study,
whether master’s, doctoral certificate or post-baccalaureate
(non-degree) programs.
2) All applicants submitting transcripts and degree
certificates from non-U.S. educational institutions
should note that bachelor’s degrees awarded by
non-U.S. schools may or may not be considered
equivalent to the U.S. bachelor’s degree.
Recipients of degrees that are not at least
equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree may not be
eligible for graduate study at UNC Charlotte.
3) International Students should see the “Additional
Admission Requirements for all International
Applicants” section of this Catalog for additional
requirements.
Post-Baccalaureate (Non-Degree) Program
The applicant must possess a bachelor’s degree, or its
US equivalent, from a regionally accredited college or
university. Applicants must also be in good academic
standing at the last institution of higher education
attended.
Applications generally consist of the items listed
below and should be submitted online. Application
materials submitted in support of an application for
admission to graduate study, including non-degree
study, become the property of the University and
cannot be returned to the applicant.
1) The application form must be submitted online
through the Graduate School’s application
system. The online application system can be
accessed via graduateschool.uncc.edu/future-students/
admissions/apply-now. Submission of
the application requires payment of an
application fee, which is paid online by credit
card; the fee is neither deductible nor refundable.
2) Students seeking K-12 teacher licensure through
the Regional Alternative Licensure Center (RALC)
may apply for admission as a post-baccalaureate/
non-degree student and must also
submit a copy of their RALC plan of study directly
to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Notes:
1) A separate application for admission is required
for each graduate-level program of study, whether
post-baccalaureate (non-degree), certificate,
master’s, or doctoral programs. A post-baccalaureate
(non-degree) student who
subsequently applies and is admitted to a
graduate degree program may, with the
permission of his/her advisor and the Graduate
School, apply a maximum of six credit hours
acceptably completed in the post-baccalaureate
(non-degree) status toward a graduate degree or
certificate program.
2) International Students should see the “Additional
Admission Requirements for all International
Applicants” section of this Catalog for additional
requirements.
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Additional Admission Requirements for all
International Applicants
The following items must be submitted as part of the
application process and are required before an
admission decision can be rendered.
1) Official scores on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) or the International English
Language Testing System (IELTS), if English is not
the applicant’s native language and he or she has
not earned a post-secondary degree from a U.S.
institution or graduated from an institution in an
English-speaking country. Required is either a
minimum score of 83 on the Internet-based
TOEFL, a minimum score of 220 on the
computer-based TOEFL, a minimum score of 557
on the paper-based TOEFL, or a minimum overall
band score of 6.5 on the IELTS. (An English
language proficiency test is not required for those
applying to post-baccalaureate non-degree study.)
2) For international students already in the USA:
Proof of legal status in the USA (i.e., copy of visa,
I-94 or BCIS Change-of-Status Approval Notice
etc.)
Additional Enrollment Requirements for
International Applicants on, or Intending to
be on, F-1 or J-1 Visa Status
UNC Charlotte does not require or accept any
financial documentation as part of the admissions
process. Students should not send bank
documentation, affidavits, or similar documents to the
Graduate School before or after admissions. Upon
admission, students will be asked to confirm their
enrollment and attest to their financial and
immigration status via an online form. Upon
satisfactory review of the online enrollment form, the
Graduate School will request Form I-20 or DS-2019
for students on, or intending to be on, F-1 or J-1 visa
status. UNC Charlotte’s International Student/Scholar
Office is responsible for issuing I-20s and DS-2019s
after the Graduate School submits a request to them.
Test Information
Applicants should have their test scores sent directly
from the testing agency to the Office of Graduate
Admissions (not to the department in which they wish
to study). For the GRE and TOEFL, UNC Charlotte’s
institution code is 5105. For the MAT, UNC
Charlotte’s institution code is 1370. For the GMAT,
please visit graduateschool.uncc.edu/future-students/
admissions to determine the code of the
program to which you plan to apply for admission.
A student who has already earned a Ph.D., M.D., or
J.D. from a U.S. institution will not be required by the
Graduate School to take a standardized test. The
Graduate Program Director, however, has the right to
request that the student take a test and submit official
scores. This policy does not apply to the
TOEFL/IELTS.
A student who has already earned a Master’s degree
will not be required by the Graduate School to retake
a standardized test IF the student can demonstrate that
he or she has completed the test in the past. In such
cases, the Graduate School will accept the official
Student’s Copy of the official test scores (note that a
photocopy is not acceptable) or an official university
transcript on which the scores are printed or a letter
on official university letterhead attesting to the score.
The Graduate Program Director, however, has the
right to request that the student re-take the test and
submit official scores. Please note that the above
exception does not apply to the TOEFL/IELTS.
A student who has taken the GRE, GMAT, MCAT, or
MAT but has not earned a Ph.D., M.D. or J.D. from a
US institution or a Master’s degree (see above) must
submit official scores that are less than five years old.
If the student has not taken the test within five years,
he or she must re-take the test.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
The GRE is not administered by UNC Charlotte. To
obtain information about and schedule a test for the
GRE, please visit the GRE website at gre.org. UNC
Charlotte’s school code is 5101.
Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
Harcourt Assessment, Inc administers the MAT. For
additional information on the MAT, please visit
milleranalogies.com. To register for the test at UNC
Charlotte, please visit counselingcenter.uncc.edu/our-services/
miller-analogies-test, email
matapp@uncc.edu, or call 704-687-4399. To register
in another city or for more information, visit
milleranalogies.com or call 1-800-622-3231.
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
The GMAT is sponsored, owned, and directed by the
Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)
and is administered by Pearson VUE. Visit the GMAC
website at mba.com for additional information and to
register for the GMAT. The GMAT Customer Service
Telephone in the Americas is 1-800-717-GMAT
(4628). See the Graduate School’s website at
graduateschool.uncc.edu/future-students/
admissions/application-requirements/test-scores
for the school codes.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
The TOEFL is offered at Educational Testing Service
(ETS) Centers. To obtain additional information about
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the TOEFL or to register for the TOEFL online, please
visit the TOEFL Website at toefl.org.
International English Language Testing System
(IELTS)
The IELTS assesses the complete range of English
language skills which students studying in English
commonly encounter. For further information, visit
ielts.org.
Appeal Procedure for Applicants Denied
Admission
Applicants denied admission may appeal the decision
but only on the grounds that the denial was based on
a violation of Section II of the University’s Admissions
Policy. Essentially, the policy maintains that if an
applicant is denied admission to the Graduate School,
he or she may appeal the decision based solely on the
grounds that the denial violates University admissions
policy not to discriminate in offering access to its
educational programs and activities on the basis of
age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion,
creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation,
gender identity, or gender expression.
The appeal must be in writing, must set forth with
specificity the grounds for the appeal, and must be
directed and delivered to the Dean of the Graduate
School. Upon receipt of the appeal, the Dean will
review the applicant-appellant’s file and appeal letter
and will communicate his decision to the applicant-appelant
in writing within thirty (30) calendar days of
receipt of the appeal. Appeals must be received prior
to the term for which the applicant is seeking
admission. If there is insufficient time to complete the
appeal process before the beginning of the term for
which the applicant seeks admission, the Dean of the
Graduate School may decline to review the appeal.
For more information, see Appendix A to University
Policy 207 online at legal.uncc.edu/policies/up-207-
A.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
North Carolina state law requires proof of
immunizations to protect you and others while you
are in attendance. Under North Carolina regulations,
a student must be dropped from courses if the
immunization requirements are not met. Upon
learning of your admission to the University you
should submit your immunization records
immediately. Although a health physical is not
required for admission to the University you are
strongly encouraged to contact your healthcare
provider or local health department to discuss
additional recommendations for vaccinations. Further
details regarding the immunization requirements
including exemptions are available online at
studenthealth.uncc.edu. Please consult the website
before submitting records to the University.
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY VACCINES
AND NUMBER OF DOSES REQUIRED
Vaccines
Required
Diphtheria,
Tetanus,
and/or
Pertussis1
Polio2
Measles3
Mumps4
Rubella5
Hepatitis B6
Doses
Required
3 3 2 2 1 3
FOOTNOTE 1 – DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis), DTaP
(Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis), Td (Tetanus, Diphteria),
Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis): 3 doses of tetanus/diphtheria
toxoid of which one must have been within the past 10 years.
Those individuals enrolling in college or university for the first time
on or after July 1, 2008 must have had three doses of
tetanus/diphtheria toxoid and a booster dose of
tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis vaccine if a tetanus/diphtheria toxoid or
tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis vaccine has not been administered with
the past 10 years.
FOOTNOTE 2 – An individual attending school who has attained
his or her 18th birthday is not required to receive polio vaccine.
FOOTNOTE 3 – Measles vaccines are not required if any of the
following occur: Diagnoses of disease prior to January 1, 1994; An
individual who has been documented by serological testing to have
a protective antibody titer against measles; or An individual born
prior to 1957. An individual who enrolled in college or university
for the first time before July 1, 1994 is not required to have a
second dose of measles vaccine.
FOOTNOTE 4 – Mumps vaccine is not required if any of the
following occur: An individual who has been documented by
serological testing to have a protective antibody titer against
mumps; An individual born prior to 1957; or Enrolled in college or
university for the first time before July 1, 1994. An individual
entering college or university prior to July 1, 2008 is not required to
receive a second dose of mumps vaccine.
FOOTNOTE 5 – Rubella vaccine is not required if any of the
following occur: 50 years of age or older; Enrolled in college or
university before February 1, 1989 and after their 30th birthday; An
individual who has been documented by serological testing to have
a protective antibody titer against rubella.
FOOTNOTE 5 – Hepatitis B vaccine is not required if any of the
following occur: Born before July 1, 1994.
International Students
Vaccines are required as noted above. Additionally,
International students are required to have a TB skin
test and negative result within the 12 months
preceding the first day of classes (chest x-ray required
if test is positive)
Freshman and Transfer Students
Immunization records are not sent with other
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admission records from your previous school. You
must request your immunization records be sent
directly to the Student Health Center.
Contact Information
Questions regarding this mandatory requirement may
be directed to the Student Health Center
Immunizations Department at 704-687-7424.
Please mail your records to:
UNC Charlotte Student Health Center
Attn: Immunization Department
9201 University City Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28223
Courses Offered by the
Graduate School
(GRAD)
GRAD 6001. Teaching at the University Level. (1-3)
Designed for graduate students who teach, or who
will be teaching in the future. Topics include issues
such as power and age diversity in the classroom,
managing controversial topics, how to navigate peer-teacher
relationships with undergraduates, and how to
balance life as student, researcher, and teacher.
Students lecture throughout the semester in order to
gain teaching experience, and benefit from peer
review.
GRAD 6240. Research Ethics in the Biological and
Behavioral Sciences. (3) Cross-listed as PHIL 6240.
Designed to identify the fundamental elements that
characterize not only methodologically grounded but
also morally appropriate scientific research. Class
discussion and readings focus on key issues in
biological and behavioral research including informed
consent, privacy and confidentiality, risk-benefit
assessments, mechanisms for protecting animal and
human research subjects, international research,
vulnerable populations, conflicts of interest and data
management, publication ethics, intellectual property
issues and the politics of research.
GRAD 7999. Master’s Graduate Residency Credit. (1)
Meets Graduate School requirement for continuous
enrollment during final term prior to graduation when
all degree requirements (including thesis and/or
project) have been completed. This course is non-graded,
and credit for this course does not count
toward the degree. May be repeated once. (Fall,
Spring, Summer)
GRAD 8001. Teaching at the University Level. (1-3)
Designed for graduate students who teach, or who
will be teaching in the future. Topics include issues
such as power and age diversity in the classroom,
managing controversial topics, how to navigate peer-teacher
relationships with undergraduates, and how to
balance life as student, researcher, and teacher.
Students lecture throughout the semester in order to
gain teaching experience, and benefit from peer
review.
GRAD 8240. Research Ethics in the Biological and
Behavioral Sciences. (3) Cross-listed as PHIL 8240.
Designed to identify the fundamental elements that
characterize not only methodologically grounded but
also morally appropriate scientific research. Class
discussion and readings focus on key issues in
biological and behavioral research including informed
consent, privacy and confidentiality, risk-benefit
assessments, mechanisms for protecting animal and
human research subjects, international research,
vulnerable populations, conflicts of interest and data
management, publication ethics, intellectual property
issues and the politics of research.
GRAD 8990. Academic Integrity. (0) Online training
addressing issues of academic integrity and the
University’s policy and procedures related to
violations. Required of all new doctoral students. No
credit, non-graded. (Fall, Spring)
GRAD 9999. Doctoral Graduate Residency Credit.
(1) Meets Graduate School requirement for
continuous enrollment during final term prior to
graduation when all degree requirements (including
dissertation) have been completed. This course is
non-graded, and credit for this course does not count
toward the degree. May be repeated once. (Fall,
Spring, Summer)
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University Regulation
of Student Conduct
As students willingly accept the benefits of
membership in the UNC Charlotte academic
community, they acquire obligations to observe and
uphold the principles and standards that define the
terms of the UNC Charlotte community.
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte has
enacted two codes governing student conduct: The
Code of Student Academic Integrity and The Code of
Student Responsibility. The University has also
enacted a program for the prevention of the use of
illegal drugs and alcohol abuse. All UNC Charlotte
students are obligated to be familiar with these codes
and to conduct themselves in accordance with the
standards set forth.
Additionally, the Student Government Association has
created a code called The Noble Niner that solidifies
the high standard of morals, principles, and integrity
that all students should strive to uphold to bolster the
growing reputation of excellence at UNC Charlotte.
The UNC Charlotte
Code of Student
Academic Integrity
The Code of Student Academic Integrity governs the
responsibility of students to maintain integrity in
academic work, defines violations of the standards,
describes procedures for handling alleged violations
of the standards, and lists applicable penalties. The
following conduct is prohibited in that Code as
violating those standards:
A. Cheating. Intentionally using or attempting to use
unauthorized materials, information, notes, study
aids or other devices in any academic exercise.
This definition includes unauthorized
communication of information during an
academic exercise.
B. Fabrication and Falsification. Intentional and
unauthorized alteration or invention of any
information or citation in an academic exercise.
Falsification is a matter of altering information,
while fabrication is a matter of inventing or
counterfeiting information for use in any
academic exercise.
C. Multiple Submission. The submission of
substantial portions of the same academic work
(including oral reports) for credit more than once
without authorization.
D. Plagiarism. Intentionally or knowingly presenting
the work of another as one's own (i.e., without
proper acknowledgment of the source). The sole
exception to the requirement of acknowledging
sources is when the ideas, information, etc., are
common knowledge. (NOTE: For more
information regarding plagiarism, see
PLAGIARISM Appendix at
legal.uncc.edu/policies/up-407#appendix.)
E. Abuse of Academic Materials. Intentionally or
knowingly destroying, stealing, or making
inaccessible library or other academic resource
material.
F. Complicity in Academic Dishonesty. Intentionally
or knowingly helping or attempting to help
another to commit an act of academic dishonesty.
A full explanation of these definitions, and a
description of procedures used in cases where student
violations are alleged, is found in the complete text of
The Code of Student Academic Integrity. This Code
may be modified from time to time. Students are
advised to contact the Office of the Dean of Students
or go to legal.uncc.edu/policies/up-407 to ensure they
consult the most recent edition.
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The UNC Charlotte
Code of Student
Responsibility
Note: The new Interim Regulations on Student Sexual
Misconduct Complaints (Supplemental to University
Policy 406, Code of Student Responsibility) effective
March 5, 2012, supersede existing policies or
procedures related to student Sexual Misconduct
complaints, including applicable provisions in
University Policy 406, Code of Student Responsibility,
and University Policy 502, Sexual Harassment Policy
and Grievance Procedures. In the case of any conflict
between these Regulations and University Policies
406 or 502, these Regulations shall prevail. For
details, see:
http://legal.uncc.edu/sites/legal.uncc.edu/files/media
/SexualMisconductRegs.pdf.
Conduct Rules and Regulations
The following conduct, or an attempt to engage in the
following conduct, is subject to disciplinary action:
[Note: Letters J, P, and U have been intentionally
omitted for continuity in record-keeping.]
A. 1. Inflicting physical injury upon a person
2. Placing a person in fear of or at risk of
imminent physical injury or danger, or engaging
in retaliatory threats against a person;
3. Committing sexual invasion, sexual assault, or
sexual misconduct, as those terms are defined
herein;
4. Committing sexual harassment as defined
herein;
5. Inflicting severe mental or emotional distress
upon a person through a course of conduct
involving repeated harassment, intimidation,
abuse, or disparagement;
6. Engaging in "fighting words" harassment, as
that term is defined in University Policy 504
(online at legal.uncc.edu/policies/up-504). The
full text of University Policy 504 is available
online or in the Office of the Dean of Students).
With regard to A (4), (5), and (6) above, the
following additional regulations apply:
1. No student shall threaten, coerce, harass
or intimidate another person or
identifiable group of persons, in a
manner that is unlawful or in violation of
a constitutionally valid University policy,
while on University premises or at
University-sponsored activities based
upon the person’s race, color, religion,
national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, gender-identity, creed,
disability, or veteran status.
2. No student shall engage in unlawful
harassment leading to a hostile
environment. Unlawful harassment
includes conduct that creates a hostile
environment by meeting the following
criteria: It is:
a. Directed toward a particular person or
persons;
b. Based upon the person’s race, color,
religion, national origin, gender,
sexual orientation, gender-identify,
creed, disability, or veteran status;
c. Unwelcome;
d. Severe or pervasive;
e. Objectively offensive; and
f. So unreasonably interferes with the target
person’s employment, academic pursuits,
or participation in University-sponsored
activities as to effectively deny equal
access to the University’s resources and
opportunities.
3. In determining whether student conduct
violates these provisions, all relevant facts
and circumstances shall be considered. Care
must be exercised in order to preserve
freedoms of speech and expression, as
articulated in current legal standards. Advice
should be sought from campus attorneys, as
appropriate.
(See The University of North Carolina Board of
Governors’ Policy 700.4.2)
B. Using, possessing, or storing any weapon,
dangerous chemical, or explosive without
authorization.
C. Initiating or causing to be initiated any false
report, warning or threat of fire, explosion, or
other emergency.
D. Interfering with normal University activities
including, but not limited to, teaching, studying,
research, the expression of ideas, University
administration, speeches and other public or
private events, and fire, police or other
emergency services. Acts prohibited by this rule
include, but are not limited to, those acts
prohibited in University Policy 601.13,
"Interference with University Operations," found
online at legal.uncc.edu/policies/up-601.13,
which prohibits student action taken "with intent
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to obstruct or disrupt any normal operation or
function of the University," and University Policy
802, "Conduct at Speech Events," found online at
legal.uncc.edu/policies/up-802, which prohibits
certain disruptive activities at speech events on
campus. Full texts of both policies are available
online or in the Office of the Dean of Students.
E. Knowingly violating the terms of any student
conduct sanction imposed in accordance with
this Code.
F. Possessing, consuming, or using any controlled
substance; possessing or using drug
paraphernalia; manufacturing, selling or
delivering any controlled substance; possessing
with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver, any
controlled substance; huffing or sniffing any
substance not intended for such use; or
manufacturing, distributing, or possessing
synthetic cannabinoids or other substances
temporarily or permanently designated as
Schedule I substances by the United States Drug
Enforcement Administration (DEA) in its authority
under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) or
designated as Schedule I controlled substances
under the North Carolina Controlled Substances
Act (NCGS Chapter 90, Article 5). Minimum
penalties and certain other requirements apply
where controlled substance offenses are at issue,
pursuant to University Policy 711, "Program to
Prevent Use of Illegal Drugs and Alcohol Abuse."
That Policy is available online at
legal.uncc.edu/policies/up-711 or in the Office of
the Dean of Students.
G. Setting fires, or misusing or damaging fire safety
equipment or elevators.
H. Furnishing false information to the University;
failing to report to the Office of the Dean of
Students any criminal felony convictions that are
entered against one (a) during the time between
application for admission to the University and
enrollment at the University, (b) during
enrollment at the University, or (c) during any
periods between enrollments at the University
(such as the summer or during a withdrawal
period) prior to returning to the University;
misrepresenting or concealing one's
organizational affiliation(s) or sponsorship(s) for
the purpose of enticing another person into
joining or participating in a group or
organization; misrepresenting to a third party
one’s affiliation or enrollment status with the
University.
I. Forgery, unauthorized alteration, or unauthorized
use or misuse of any document or instrument of
identification (ID); displaying or using an ID that
is not one’s own or is fictitious, canceled,
revoked, suspended, or altered; counterfeiting,
loaning, or selling an ID to another person not
entitled thereto.
K. Theft or attempted theft of University or
individual property or services; breaking and
entering into University property or the property
of individuals on campus (including, but not
limited to, private automobiles); the unauthorized
use or access to private or confidential
information in any medium; possessing stolen
property; or possessing property that is not your
own without owner authorization.
L. Destroying, defacing, tampering with, or
damaging the property of others or University
property, including, but not limited to, chalking,
spray painting, or otherwise marking without
appropriate University approval.
M. Failing to comply with the reasonable directions
of University officials, including but not limited to
campus police officers or Housing and Residence
Life Staff, acting in performance of their duties.
N. Violating, aiding in violation of, or concealing
evidence in violation of published University
policies or regulations. Such policies or
regulations include but are not limited to all
Housing and Residence Life policies and the
residence hall contract, as well as regulations
relating to entry and use of University facilities,
use of vehicles and amplifying equipment,
campus demonstrations, and misuse of
identification cards.
O. Possessing, consuming, or distributing alcoholic
beverages without University authorization,
including but not limited to:
1. operating a motor vehicle under the influence
of alcohol or while impaired by the
consumption of alcohol;
2. possessing or consuming alcoholic beverages
by students less than twenty-one years of age;
3. displaying or consumption of alcoholic
beverages in campus residences by students
less than twenty-one years